Registered Apprenticeship Program
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Our Automotive Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program is an in-depth and structured program that promotes growth and learning in an automotive career.
What is a Registered Apprenticeship?
Registered apprenticeships are jobs where you “earn and learn.” While working on the job, you receive one-on-one full-time training from a skilled mentor as well as related classroom instruction. An apprentice is “sponsored” by an employer or association and is paid according to a progressive pay scale. When you complete registered apprenticeship training, you are on a pathway to a career.
You will earn a wage while receiving industry credentials without incurring tuition debt. You will learn transferable skills to advance your career and gain job satisfaction by performing meaningful work.
What our program offers:
- You will work 40 hours (Full Time) 2000 hours a year
- You will go to college
- In the evening
- You pick your school
- Classes are for credit
- Total credits 50 – 54
- Multiple certifications
- World-class training
- Factory support
- We pay for the training
- Compensation
- Set minimum pay increases
- Know when they will occur
- You have a mentor
- Someone that wants to share their years of knowledge
- Share life and work experiences
Dream Big
If you are ready to dream big and achieve your full potential, then an apprenticeship may be right for you.
- Earn while you learn
- Increase your earning potential
- Become more confident
- Make new friends
- Become part of a team
- Fulfill a career
- Stay on the cutting edge
- We never stop learning
- Apprenticeship is only the beginning
5 Traits You Need To Succeed In An Apprenticeship
- Willingness To Learn. Completing an apprenticeship is all about learning about a field while also learning about yourself so if you aren't willing to learn then this may not be the right path for you.
- Motivation
- Passion
- Self-Confidence
- Effective Communication
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Registered Apprenticeship FAQ
Yes, Apprentices start working from day one with incremental wage increases as they become more proficient.
Registered Apprenticeship training is distinguished from other types of workplace training by several factors: (1) participants who are newly hired (or already employed) earn wages from employers during training; (2) programs must meet national standards for registration with the U.S. Department of Labor (or federally-recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies; (3) programs provide on-the-job learning and job-related technical instruction; (4) on-the-job learning is conducted in the work setting under the direction of one or more of the employer’s personnel; and 5) training results in an industry-recognized credential.
Apprentices earn competitive wages, a paycheck from day one and incremental raises as skill levels increase.
When we are accepting applications for a Registered Apprenticeship position, we will post the job on our website, local workforce services, and Maryland Department of Labor. When we are accepting applications you can go directly to our career page to fill out the application, ensuring to click the box that you are applying for an apprenticeship position.
Today, most Registered Apprenticeship opportunities include on-the-job training, and classroom instruction provided by apprenticeship training centers, technical schools, community colleges, and even distance learning. Often Registered Apprenticeship sponsors work directly with community colleges that ultimately provide college credit for apprentice.
After completion of an apprenticeship program, the apprentice earns a nationally recognized credential from the Department of Labor that is portable and stackable. Additionally, an apprentice, along with earning a paycheck throughout the apprenticeship, is also elevated to journeyworker status that leads to increased pay and upward career opportunities.
When we are accepting applications for a Registered Apprenticeship position, we will post the job on our website, local workforce services, and Maryland Department of Labor. When we are accepting applications you can go directly to our career page to fill out the application, ensuring to click the box that you are applying for an apprenticeship position.
The Youth Apprenticeship Program is for Junior and Seniors in High School. The Registered Program is for after high school and the apprentice will attend college classes.
When we have openings they will be posted. Youth Apprenticeship http://www.fcpsyouthapprentice.org/current-openings.html and Registered Apprenticeship will be posted on our website, local work force services and Maryland Department of Labor for 30 days.
Yes you can chose between Montgomery College or Catonsville Community College.
They are for Credit and can be used towards a degree.
In the Registered Apprenticeship Program, you receive increased on a yearly basis throughout the 3 years program. These increases represent the minimum amount of compensation. Some ways to make more is the passing of ASE Certification and becoming a Maryland State Inspector.
Which classes you take depends on which college you attend. See the full list below of the classes included in the program.
Gain real-life experience
Discover Your interest
Acquire new skills
Earn while you learn
Boost your confidence
Work towards a career
The cost of the college classes are covered by Dynamic Automotive. If you stay at least one-year after the completion of the class, you owe nothing. If you leave in less, then a year you pay a prorate amount for that class.
It is a commitment to join these programs but if you decide it is not for me you can leave. The Youth Program you just need to let us know and the Registered Program you will need to meet the 1-year education commitment. If not, you pay back the prorated amount of the class.
You are given regular reviews and a yearly Road Map Review to discuss your progress.
