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Apprenticeship
Intermediaries

What are Apprenticeship Intermediaries?

As partners of the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship Intermediaries Hubs are integral stakeholders in the effort to expand the number of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across industries throughout Kansas. These partners increase awareness through industry outreach, connect employers and labor organizations with workforce and education partners, and provide technical assistance to launch and expand Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs. Apprenticeship Intermediary Hubs are also tasked with helping apprenticeship sponsors refine recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies to increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Registered Apprenticeship programs.

Registered Apprenticeship Intermediaries offer expertise to help employers and labor organizations successfully launch, promote, and expand RA programs in growing industries or regions. These partners are uniquely positioned to convene employers within a specific industry or sub-sector to increase awareness of the Registered Apprenticeship model, and assist in the creation of RA programs.

To learn more, visit the USDOL Office of Apprenticeship site.

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Intermediary/
Apprenticeship
Hubs

Opportunity

Ability to convene apprenticeship programs in the region or industry sector.

What do you do

Assumes the full responsibility for administration and operation of the apprenticeship program. Concierge service for businesses, responsible for collection and maintenance of required documentation from participating employers.

Examples

Community Colleges, Technical Colleges, Universities, Workforce Boards, Chambers, Union/ Associations, Non-profits, etc.

STEPS TO BECOMING
AN INTERMEDIARY

Sponsorship Documents

These are required by Federal law in 29 CFR 29 and 30 and set up the minimum standards for your Registered Apprenticeship Program.
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Appendix A Occupation Schedule

These outline the 5 Hallmarks of a registered apprenticeship by outlining your work process schedule. To start an Intermediary/Apprenticeship Hub, at least one set of occupational work process schedules must be approved. To view a list of approved occupations and draft schedules, click the link below.
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EEOC and Affirmative Action Plan Submission

Per Federal law in 29 CFR 29 and 30, if you have more than 5 registered apprentices, you must have an EEOC and Affirmative Action plan. It is likely that your existing EEOC and AA plan is adequate, the state office just needs a copy on file.
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Appendix D Employer Acceptance Agreement

As your program builds, you will bring on partnerships with various organizations and companies. Each company you work with will need to sign this from their organization. The key information here is that they have a verified Tax ID.
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Submit all documentation to the Kansas Department of Commerce - Registered Apprenticeship Program

for submission to the Kansas Apprenticeship Committee
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List of Current Intermediaries

Sponsor Program