Area employers have been faced with the shared challenge of a critical labor shortage, and apprenticeship programs are a proven solution for increasing the pool of qualified workers. Through College’s Learn-Work-Earn apprenticeship and dual training programs, South Central College and local companies are partnering to develop custom solutions for building our region’s skilled workforce.
Fill your Skills Gap
South Central College’s Learn-Work-Earn program is a flexible training strategy that allows employers to fill the skills gap by transferring knowledge from experienced mentors to new workers, diversifying the workforce, increasing employee loyalty, and reducing turnover.
The Learn-Work-Earn program combines technical instruction with on-the-job learning and can be customized to meet the needs of any business. They include five primary components:
- Employer Driven
- Structured On-the-Job Learning
- Related Technical Instruction
- Competitive Wages
- Industry-Recognized Credentials
Partner with South Central College’s Learn-Work-Earn program to strengthen the skills of your current and future employees and build the workforce you need!
Employer Benefits
- Enhance Recruitment and Retention: Establish training programs and set your business apart in finding and keeping committed employees.
- Optimize Productivity: On-the-job training facilitates the transfer of knowledge and standardized skills from your experienced employees to others
- Increase Flexibility: Program options make it possible for employees to attend classes around their work schedule
Employer Commitment
- Plan a minimum of 20-hour workweek
- Cover apprentice’s tuition and testing fees upfront (scholarships, financial aid, and other funding available to offset these costs)
- Dedicate a mentor to support students during their on-the-job learning
Thank you for supporting our students and your future workforce!
Contact Kelcey Woods-Nord at (507) 389-7466 or email
