Northwest Aerospace News — Issue 46 August | September 2025 | Page 47

WHY HAVE 350 COMPANIES JUMPED ON BOARD? BECAUSE APPRENTICESHIP WORKS. HERE ARE FOUR REASONS WHY:
1. Skills That Stick
Apprentices learn theory in the classroom and apply that theory in your real-work environment, using your processes. No guesswork. Just precision.
2. Productivity Boost
Employers who utilize registered apprenticeship see increased productivity, increased profitability, and reduced waste, which equals a better bottom line.
3. Increased Retention
Employers who invest in registered apprenticeship see a 92 % employee retention rate. When you invest in your employees, they invest in you. It’ s basic human nature and good business.
4. Positive ROI
Employers who invest in registered apprenticeship programs experience a 44.3 % return on their investment.
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