Lone Star Corporate College Hosts Apprenticeship Information Breakfast - Kingwood

“Registered apprenticeship is a formalized training system designed to train individuals in occupations that require a high level skill,” said Carnes.

“Apprenticeships build and retain a strong workforce critical to the need to remain competitive, especially in today’s economy,” he said.

Benefits of the registered apprenticeship system include tailoring employee skill development to employer needs, imparting knowledge and skills from experienced personnel to apprentices, training employees in new technologies, workplace mentoring, reducing turnover and increasing workforce competency and productivity.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor in Nov. 2008, Texas had 981 sponsors for registered apprenticeships in 209 occupations.

 “I consider apprenticeship as a tool for recruiting, retention and succession planning all combined,” said Susanne Thaler, LSCC director.

“The goal of our business training consultants is to connect business with college system resources to help them achieve their business objectives. Information sessions like these allow LSCC to assist industries we serve to envision the multitude of training and resources we can provide,” said Thaler.

“We are delighted that so many of our current and potential clients attended this event and see the value of apprenticeships to increase retention and productivity within their organizations,” she said.

Lone Star Corporate College strategically partners with organizations to assist with innovation and productivity, thereby adding profitability through investment in employee training and education. By analyzing a company's business needs, Corporate College professionals develop relevant training solutions that are required for a highly skilled and effective workforce.