WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today published a final rule that will help expand apprenticeships in the United States by establishing a system for advancing the development of high-quality, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs).

As part of its final rule, the department will work with previously recognized SREs and IRAPs to explore opportunities to become program sponsors or intermediaries in the RA system and will provide IRAP apprentices with resources to connect …

May 11, 2020 · IRAPs are high-quality apprenticeship programs that provide individuals with opportunities to obtain workplace-relevant knowledge and progressively advancing skills. IRAPs include a paid-work component and an educational component and result in an industry-recognized credential.

May 11, 2020 · WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor launched its Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) Standards Recognition Entities (SREs) online application and updated resources, the same day that the IRAP rule goes into effect.

What are Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs)? IRAPs are a new and flexible form of high-quality apprenticeship programs that provides individuals with opportunities to obtain workplace-relevant knowledge and progressively advancing skills.

NIMS offers Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) in all sectors of manufacturing and industrial maintenance based on NIMS industry-approved standards. Recognized programs must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements of 29 CFR 29.22(a)(4). What is an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP)?

Sep 25, 2022 · The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Friday announced a final rule to rescind the Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program, ending a fledgling effort to expand apprenticeships that was marred in politics from the start. DOL said in a release that it determined the IRAP program had created a "duplicative, lower-quality system that was not in the

An Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) is “a program that has been recognized by a proven industry Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) as being high quality.” This customizable model of apprenticeship is designed to ensure that apprentices are gaining exceptional knowledge, experience, and value from their apprenticeship.

Oct 14, 2020 · In fact, many believe new industry-recognized apprenticeship programs (IRAPs) will provide fresh opportunities for both American workers and industries that desperately need skilled talent. How? IRAPs will expand the use of the apprenticeship model to industries that haven’t used it or have underutilized it in the past. What Are IRAPs?

Feb 15, 2012 · In this report, we extend these previous findings and present evidence suggesting that IRAP may contribute to the efficacy of CD8 + DCs as cross-presenting APCs.