| |
STRAP stands for Idaho's "School-to-Registered Apprenticeship Program”.
This is a Federal Program that offers many benefits to participating
students and employers. This program offers high school students the
opportunity to receive long-term career and occupational education and
training both in the classroom and at a job site. Employers work with
school counselors, instructors, and the STRA Program Coordinator to give
interested students the chance to interview for specific job openings
they have available. Paid job site training begins while the student is
in school and can continue upon graduation.
The rapidly aging workforce is beginning to result in a
shortage of an incumbent skilled workforce. Local organizations
understand and recognize the inherent problems associated with an aging
workforce which may risk their ability to stay competitive. As more
companies feel the pain of knowledge and skill loss caused by
retirements in key positions the STRA Program becomes a viable option to
consider in replacing those losses and create their own trained
workforce. The local school districts emphasize the need
for students to receive career and occupational information, perform
activities that allow career exploration, and investigate all
appropriate career education, training, and employment options. While
most students are aware of the more traditional post high school
education and training opportunities such as the 4-year college,
military, and technical school training, student apprenticeship training
is new and very unfamiliar. However, the shortage of "skilled"
individuals nationwide has put programs such as the STRA Program into
the spotlight!
Apprenticeable Occupations |
|
|
