Organizational example:
Northrop Grumman
Organization/Program |
Ship Systems Apprentice Programs |
Program Purpose |
How to recruit new entry-level new employees and support their learning and development in the skilled trades once hired. |
Program Description |
Northrop Grumman “grows its own" workforce through apprentice programs that teach skills related to approximately twenty different trades. Current apprenticeships include: carpenter/joiner; boilermaker; inside & outside machinist; painter; pipewelder; pipefitter; sheetmetal worker; electrician; and welder. Apprentices rotate job assignments to ensure exposure to all areas of their craft and they are overseen by craft supervisors and placed in crews with journeymen serving as mentors. Their supervisors grade their work progress each month which is reported to the training department and becomes part of the apprentices' grades. Employees usually move into management positions once they have successfully completed their apprenticeship program. Program length can vary from 1 year to 4 years depending on the trade. Apprentices work 40 hours each week (on the clock) and attend 144 hours (off the clock) at the local community colleges. |
Progress |
Currently there are approximately 700 registered apprentices who are paid a starting salary between $10.48 and $19.00 an hour. |
Contact Information |
Dr. Larry E. Crane, Director of Training |
Information from Dr. Larry Crane of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems.