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The US DOL has a list of FAQs on that webpage [1], including "How is apprenticeship different from other types of work-based training models?" For example: "Ap
by ken 7y ago
The US DOL has a list of FAQs on that webpage [1], including "How is apprenticeship different from other types of work-based training models?"
For example: "Apprenticeships include a structured training plan, with a focus on mastering specific skills an employer needs to fill an occupation within their organization" and "Apprentices receive individualized training with an experienced mentor who walks them through their entire process" and "Apprenticeships lead to an industry-recognized credential".
I've never heard of a "junior developer" position that had a standard syllabus and classes, or that offered an "industry-recognized and portable credential" at the end.
Interestingly, that DOL page does link to an outline of a "Computer Programmer" apprenticeship [2], but it's rather sparse, and ancient. The only languages taught are JCL, COBOL, and FORTRAN! I guess it hasn't been used in 50 years.
[1]: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/help https://www.apprenticeship.gov/help
[2]: https://innovativeapprenticeship.org/oc_st_post/computer-programmer/ https://innovativeapprenticeship.org/oc_st_post/computer-pro...
- C1sc0cat 7y agoYes Apprenticeships are like that I did a mech eng one in the UK (1980's) and we where still taught how to belt drives worked - ie the water /steam powered factories in the 17th /18th century
- spitfire 7y agoIBM, other mainframe companies and some banks used to have developer training programs back in the day. I don't think they called them apprenticeships though, but clearly they were.