With free access to job-driven, workforce development materials from SkillsCommons:
Apprentices Can…
- Become familiar with concepts, terms and vocabulary used on the job.
- Become knowledgeable about the safety and workplace regulations.
- Become oriented to the communication strategies and soft skills required for job success.
- Become familiar with the different career paths within the industry and learn about the different levels and categories of competencies required for different careers.
- Become familiar with some of the tools of the trade through practices on virtual labs (e.g. online electrical circuit labs).
- Develop some self-regulatory and resiliency skills by practicing to become a self-guided learner.
Mentors and Managers Can…
- Identify and select the materials the apprentice should become familiar with in preparation for their work-based learning.
- Review the communication strategies and soft skills required to effectively mentor the apprentice.
- Become familiar with the different career paths within industry sectors and learn about the different levels and categories of competencies required for different careers.