Apprenticeship Programs for Employers
Find New Employees with the Skills You Need
To keep your competitive edge in today's tight job market, you need to attract and retain highly skilled workers -- and an apprenticeship program through Front Range Community College can help. When you hire an apprentice through FRCC, we'll help you train them.
The Benefits of Hiring Apprentices
Apprenticeships offer many benefits, allowing you to custom-train a skilled workforce to meet your specific needs.
Develop In-Demand Skills
Apprenticeships provide targeted training, ensuring employees acquire the specific skills needed for the job.
Build a Talent Pipeline
By cultivating a pool of trained workers, you can reduce recruitment costs and ensure a steady supply of skilled talent.
Increase Employee Retention
Apprentices often feel more committed to their employer due to the investment in their training, leading to lower turnover rates.
Improve Productivity
Because apprentices are trained in real work environments, they can apply their skills immediately and effectively.
Why Partner with FRCC?
Apprenticeship Pathways
We're meeting the needs of local businesses with more than 15 apprenticeship pathways—and more on the way.
Completion Rate
Our apprentices are in it for the long-haul, with an overwhelming majority completing their apprenticeship coursework.
Pass Rate
FRCC apprentices are set up for success. 97% of FRCC healthcare apprentices go on to pass their certification exams.
Other Opportunities to Grow Your Workforce
Check out more ways FRCC can help you grow your business and your workforce.
Integrated Workforce Solutions
When you invest in your employees' growth, you invest in your business. Our integrated training courses build skills, increase productivity and solve challenges. We'll bring our custom programs to your site, or we offer classes in-person or online.
Continuing Education
Your can choose from hundreds of non-credit classes that can help in your career or fulfill a personal interest. Get more familiar with Microsoft Excel, learn about OSHA regulations or even try your hand at coding in courses offered online or at our Larimer campus.
New & Emerging Industry Tax Credit
General Information
The Colorado State Agency on Apprenticeships has just announced the details for the Apprenticeship Tax Credit for new and emerging industries.
The New & Emerging Industries Apprenticeship Tax Credit was created by HB24-1439 Financial Incentives Expand Apprenticeship Programs to encourage the adoption and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the New & Emerging Industries. The Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit that employers of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Colorado can claim for apprentices in "New & Emerging" occupations.
If you are interested in learning more about how to join a registered apprenticeship program, contact us.
Eligibility
Organizations that are eligible for the tax credits must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a qualified taxpayer doing business in Colorado.
- Employ one or more apprentices in a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) for at least six months in a tax year.
- Employ apprentices in a “New and Emerging” occupation based on the Program’s occupational classification.
- Be listed on the Colorado Registered Apprenticeship Programs Directory.
If you cannot find your program, please complete an Apprenticeship Directory Update Form. Keep in mind that FRCC is your sponsor so we are listed not your individual organization.