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SUNY Office of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility
apprenticeship@suny.edu
In the healthcare and human services industries, the presence of well-trained and skilled professionals is paramount to ensure the continued success of your organization's quality patient care. In many cases, apprenticeship aligns well with existing training models that healthcare providers may already be utilizing (i.e., certifications, preceptor, and clinical placement).
SUNY has supported over 150 employers with apprenticeship programs across healthcare and other industries.
Statewide, the hardest positions to fill (as per a recent NYS Department of Labor Business Workforce Survey) in healthcare and social assistance include:
Direct Support Professional, Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Recovery Peer Advocate.
Establishing a Registered Apprenticeship Program tailored to your company's needs is not just a strategic move; it's an essential investment in your future success. Here's why:
But that's not all – when you partner with SUNY, you can access additional support to make your apprenticeship program even more effective.
23% of businesses surveyed in NYSDOL's recent Business Workforce Survey desired being able to offer education/tuition reimbursement.
Examples of apprenticeable occupations in healthcare and human services include:
Direct Support Professional, Early Childhood Associate, Medical Assistant, Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant, Childcare Assistant and Direct Support Professional (DSP) Supervisor, and Police Officer.
See a list of all Registered Apprenticeship occupations SUNY can support. Also check out a non-exhaustive list of Related Instruction training colleges have already provided to Registered Apprentices. Many colleges are able to support trades beyond those listed.
See a full list of approved occupations from the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) including trade outlines listing the skills apprentices gain. Can’t find one that applies to your organization? Not to worry, SUNY and NYSDOL will work with you to develop new occupation titles.
AEG provides funding to cover various costs associated with training apprentices for certified New York State Registered Apprenticeship sponsors
Eligible expenses include Related Instruction, On-the-Job Training (OJT), books, and essential tools required for successful apprenticeship programs.
ESATC offers tax incentives to certified New York State Registered Apprenticeship sponsors for hiring newly qualified Registered Apprentices.
It helps offset the costs incurred by employer sponsors who employ Registered Apprentices.
SUNY Office of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility
apprenticeship@suny.edu