Benefits of Training Apprentices

The IEC of Washington apprenticeship program will:

          Attract adequate numbers of highly qualified applicants.

          Reduce absenteeism.

          Reduce turnover.

          Increase productivity.

          Reduce cost of training.

          Facilitate compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Opportunity requirements.

          Ensure availability of related technical instruction.

          Enhance problem-solving ability of employees.

          Ensure versatility of employees.

          Address industry's need to remain competitive by investing in the development and continuous upgrade of the skills of its

                    workforce.

          Develop a reservoir of skilled workers, many of whom are potential supervisors

          Receive State and National recognition for efforts to train people in skills necessary to become contributing members of society

          Build greater customer satisfaction generated by quality workmanship.

          Improve community relations.

          Improve employee relations.

Additionally, apprenticeship…

          provides skill training and job related theory tailored to your company's needs.

          helps you meet your needs for a reliable supply of high quality, skilled labor.

          increases job satisfaction, improves employee moral, and reduces absenteeism.

          provides safer workers.

          provides a pool of future supervisors.

          prepares employees for journey licensing exam