Registered apprenticeship program (RAP) definition
Registered apprenticeship program (RAP) means on the job training programs and related classroom instruction leading to an industry recognized credential. RAP participants are paid at least minimum wage while completing the program.
Registered apprenticeship program (RAP) means an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway in which employers develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals obtain paid work experience with a mentor, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. Registered Apprenticeships are industry-vetted and approved and validated by the U.S. Department of Labor or the State Apprenticeship Agency.
Registered apprenticeship program (RAP) means a program that is registered with the USDOL Office of Apprenticeship (OA) or a State Apprenticeship Agency as prescribed in 20 CFR 680.470(a). Florida’s State Apprenticeship Agency is the Florida Department of Education.