number of active apprentices in the Sunshine State nearly doubled from 7,395 to 12,207 , with new programs added every year .
King said at CareerSource Flagler / Volusia , the team created its own internal apprenticeship program “ so we could really learn all the nuances of the process in getting a program , including how to sponsor it and paperwork requirements .”
While many people think of apprenticeships as confined to certain trades such as plumbing or HVAC companies , King said apprenticeship programs exist in just about any occupation you can think of . And it ’ s not just for new workers .
“ If a business has someone in the company they want to keep and upscale them , it isn ’ t always new employees that you bring for an apprenticeship ,” she said .
As an example , King said Halifax Health recently registered an apprenticeship program to add several different occupations to their workforce .
“ It can be adaptable ; that is one of the reasons Robin King we really love these apprenticeships ,” she said .
Building on a Legacy
Apprenticeships have been part of the fabric of Giles Electric since the company ’ s founding in 1970 .
“ We have participated in the Joint Apprenticeship Training program for our entire history ,” said Brad Giles , president of the South Daytona company . “ My father , Art Giles , went through the program and was an instructor , and my uncle , Holmes Davis , was the apprenticeship director for 20 years .”
Giles said the company currently has 30 apprentices , and the program is a foundation of its success .
“ The apprenticeship is the pipeline for the majority of our talent ,” he said . “ Our program is a national program that uses the name Electrical Training Alliance . We have utilized apprenticeships as the way our industry trains our workers .”
The Electrical Training Alliance of Daytona is aligned with other Alliances across the state , Giles said . And because Giles Electric is a union contractor , the negotiated wages and benefits are also available to those in the program .
“ Wages and benefits increase every year as the apprentices
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