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What is the MAPS Program?

The Modern Apprenticeship Pathways to Success (MAPS) Program is a Department of Labor grant project that seeks to develop and expand apprenticeships in Healthcare, Information Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing to train, upskill, and reskill the local workforce.  

Our Goals

  1. Expand work-based learning experiences and develop academic pathways into apprenticeship programs for careers within healthcare, 
    information technology, and advanced manufacturing. 
  2. Enroll and support women, underrepresented minorities, and military-connected individuals.
  3. Create a toolkit for the development of apprenticeships at higher education institutions and other organizations. 

Additionally, this project will be leveraged to fuel innovative research serving to expand our collective knowledge of experiential learning.

What is an apprenticeship program?

Apprenticeships are employer-driven, earn-and-learn experiences used to recruit, train, and retain a skilled workforce. They combine classroom learning, on-the-job application, and mentorship in a paid experience that leads to a relevant credential, all in a safe working environment. All registered apprenticeship programs include the following five components:

  • Paid on-the-job Training

  • Related Instruction

  • Mentorships

  • Credentials

  • EEO & Safety