- Employers that primarily offer low-wage, high-turnover jobs are deprioritized in apprenticeship development, as the focus is on long-term, career-oriented programs that provide growth opportunities for workers.
- Apprenticeship Specialists use O*NET, a national occupational database, to compare employer pay rates with regional industry standards. If an employer’s wages are significantly below the regional median, specialists may discuss wage competitiveness as a factor in workforce retention.
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Jennifer Foil in 2025. This draft content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
