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Apprenticeship and Mentorship
Working to promote apprenticeship and provide technical assistance in starting these programs, the same questions come up repeatedly. TWC created a page to provide answers to these questions and links to related resources.
The return on investment for apprenticeship has been shown to be as much as $1.44 for every dollar spent. Additional funding support can help get programs off the ground and sustain them. TWC put together a list of potential funding sources that can be used to support registered apprenticeship programs. Support may also be available for individual apprentices in registered programs and aid in recruitment.
The American Transit Training and Apprenticeship Innovators Network (ATTAIN) is a peer network created for transit agencies and labor unions to explore new apprenticeship programs or enhance existing programs for their frontline workforce. Through ATTAIN, TWC promotes apprenticeship, advances frontline worker training, facilitates peer exchange, and provides technical assistance to agencies and unions interested in developing apprenticeship programs for their frontline workforce.
These interactive maps display registered apprenticeship programs and mentorship programs at U.S. transit agencies. This innovative tool provides an engaging way to explore how apprenticeship and mentorship programs are being adopted and implemented as an effective workforce development strategy in American transit.
A curated collection of resources to assist stakeholders interested in mentorship programs, whether implemented within or independently of an apprenticeship program. These resources include case studies, reports, and webinars, and other materials of interest.
A curated collection of resources to assist stakeholders interested in the development of registered apprenticeship programs. These resources include apprenticeship program frameworks, case studies, reports, webinars, and other materials of interest.
Peer-to-peer mentorship has a positive impact on retention, morale, and workplace culture, proven at various transit agencies nationwide. TWC’s 8-hour Train-the-Mentor program helps mentors understand their role and equips them with practical tools to effectively support and guide their mentees.
TWC staff are available to provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of apprenticeship and mentorship programs.