Apprenticeship Related Instruction (ARI)

Training highly skilled workers through apprenticeship is a solid investment for employers. Employers drive the on-the-job training and the curriculum for the related instruction provided to workers in the program.

The related instruction is designed to provide apprentices with the knowledge of the theoretical and technical subjects related to their trade.

Each registered apprentice completes a minimum of 2000 hours of supervised on-the-job work experience in a specific trade, and a recommended minimum of 144 hours of related instruction for each year of apprenticeship. Depending on the occupation, the length of apprenticeship varies between one and six years, with four years of on-the-job training being the average.

Related Instruction is based on the specific trade areas and the courses are developed in cooperation with industry leaders. Specialized curriculums are designed to meet specific needs within the trade as well as meet employer needs. Apprenticeship related instruction is planned by working directly with sponsoring employers to develop the appropriate academic, technical and core course work for the apprentices.

The role of the NRCC's apprenticeship coordinator is to work with business and industry to develop and deliver related instruction to apprentices that meets the specific needs of the employer and supports the development of skilled and well-rounded journeypersons. For more information on apprenticeship related instruction, contact: Patty Ryan, 540-674-3633 or pryan@nr.edu