Safety Training for student apprentices at CGM is a joint project of the Crossroads Tech Prep Consortium and the SWVA Office of Apprenticeship. For either new hires or existing employees, Apprenticeship is a voluntary training system which provides businesses with skilled employees trained in the technologies. OJT ensures that the apprentice is fully trained in all areas of the occupation Related instruction that occurs in the classroom after work. Tailored to your needs, related instruction builds the theoretical and technical knowledge needed for the occupation.
Apprentices usually spend about four to six hours per week in class.
Instruction may be provided by the adult vocational education program of a local public school or by a community college. The employer must agree that the apprentice has learned the skills of the occupation before an Apprenticeship Certificate is awarded. Apprenticeship provides skill training and job related theory tailored to your company's needs. Apprentices learn things in the classroom that they can use to solve problems on the job. Apprenticeship helps you meet your needs for a reliable supply of high quality, skilled labor.