How to Start an Apprenticeship or SEAL?
Follow These Steps:
1. Find an Intermediary to help build your program:
- Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship
OR
- Local WorkOne
2. Find an Occupation:
- Apprenticeship Occupations | Apprenticeship.gov
- Occupations that are not apprenticeable by DOL can be certified as SEALs
3. Wage
- Determine starting and ending wage
4. Length
- <1 Year (SEAL or Pre-Apprenticeship)
- > Registered Apprenticeship
5. Training Provider
6. Mentor
- 1:1 Mentor required by Registered Apprenticeship (Mentors submit application to DOL with RAP application)
- SEAL/Pre-Apprenticeship Mentors are not certified but are encouraged to complete available online training
7. Required Certificates
- RAP – Included in DOL Registered Program
- SEAL/Pre-Apprenticeship must include certification from the DWD Promoted List. DWD: Indiana's Promoted Industry Certifications