02 — Blueprint · Sample
Apprenticeships
Workforce BlueprintSample Manufacturing Co.
Challenge
The organization wants to grow its own talent but lacks a program structure, partners, and funding plan.
Root causes
- No program sponsor or design84
- Unfamiliar with registration and funding73
- No mentors identified internally55
Timeline
- Weeks 1–6Diagnose — Occupation and readiness review
- Months 2–5Build — Program design and registration
- Months 6–18Scale — First cohort through completion
Recommended actions
- NowSelect 1–2 occupations and define competenciesOperations + HR
- NextPartner with an apprenticeship intermediaryVP of HR
- LaterTrain journeyworker mentors and launch cohortSite leaders
Internal owner
VP of HR
Gaps
- — No budget line for wages during training
- — Mentor time not protected
External resources
- Apprenticeship intermediary
- Pre-apprenticeship program
- Community college
- State apprenticeship agency
Technology opportunities
- Apprentice progress tracking
- Learning management system
Success metrics
12
Apprentices enrolled
75%
Completion rate
85%
Retention after 2 yrs
03 — ActivateExplore all resources
Who can help put this plan into action
The kinds of partners employers use to carry out a plan like this.
Workforce boards
Funding, labor market data, and connections to job seekers.
Community colleges
Custom training, credentials, and cohort-based programs.
Apprenticeship intermediaries
Program design, registration, and ongoing administration.
Pre-apprenticeship programs
Prepare entry-level candidates for skilled pathways.