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Is your facility struggling to find and secure talent for specialized skilled positions? NYSTA's newest workforce initiative will offer Registered Apprenticeship for golf courses, sports turf, and turf businesses in New York. Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.
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NYSTA's Apprenticeship Program.
Apprenticeship is a time-honored approach to training skilled workers through a combination of on-the job training and classroom instruction. Each apprenticeable occupation has its own standard training outline which details the on-the-job training and classroom instruction required. Apprentices are full-time employees who produce high-quality work while they learn skills that enhance their employment prospects. An apprentice operates under the close supervision of a skilled worker on the job and takes related classroom instruction at night or on weekends. A graduated pay scale assures that salary reflects the degree of skill achieved.
Employers selects their own apprentices from their current workforce.
One of the requirements of a Registered Apprenticeship Program is a “wage progression.” The apprentice begins at an entry level salary and over the course of the training receives incremental increases as they successfully master their trade. Each company sets its own internal wage progression.
It can for apprentices in the Groundskeeper program. Our SUNY partners are experts at creating pathways to degrees; many of the classes can be applied to golf and turf management degree programs.
The on-the-job training is done by your own facility. We will provide you with a detailed training outline for trainers/managers to follow. The related instruction, for the Groundskeeper Apprentices will be provided online by SUNY Delhi. There will also be one week in January for in-person instruction on the SUNY Delhi campus.
Read more here from The Daily Star Newspaper about the Groundskeeper Apprenticeship program.
For Apprentices in the Small Gas Engine & Equipment Mechanic Program, the educational component is provided online by GCSAA and Penn Foster. Course fees apply for both.
Groundskeeper Apprenticeship:
The most exciting news is that financial support is being provided by SUNY and NYSDOL, which offers a substantial award up to $7,000 for each apprentice accepted into this program. This financial stipend covers nearly 100% of the educational component required for apprenticeship. (SUNY Delhi will apply for this on behalf of each apprentice and the funds will go directly into their SUNY Delhi account to cover their education).
Small Gas Engine & Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship: There are two parts to the educational component of this apprenticeship. The Penn Foster Automotive Repair Technician online course is $839, and students are given 1 year to complete it. With GCSAA, the apprentice will sign up as a free student member and can then be enrolled in the Equipment Maintenance Certificate Program. Level 1 is required and the cost for course study guides and exams is roughly $450,
For All: There is a one-time non-refundable investment fee of $2,500 to enroll in the program and $900 per apprentice annual administrative fee, however, employers may be eligible for government tax credits up to $5,000 per apprentice over the two year program.
There is no cost to apprentices.
Please visit the NYSDOL Apprenticeship Tax Credit website here:
https://dol.ny.gov/apprenticeship/options-apprenticeship-program-sponsors
Here directly from those who are currently participating. Learn why they chose the program and what they hope to get out of being part of the first class of apprentices.
YES ... This is a NYSTA member benefit. However joining is very easy and affordable. Please use the button below to join at the general member annual rate of $140.
Click the button below and complete the short contact form. From there, we will contact you to schedule a program informational call. If you're interested in moving forward from there, a few short forms required by NYSDOL will be sent for you to complete and return.
An apprentice gets paid to learn a trade, working under the supervision of an experienced tradesperson to gain expertise in a particular vocation. Apprentices learn hands-on skills through on-the-job and classroom training. These programs pay wages that increase progressively as an apprentice gains skills and becomes more productive.
In apprenticeship, the trainee undergoes a training in which all the skills required for a particular occupation or trade are being taught. In this, the trainee gets hands-on experience while working with a skilled and experienced worker.
On the other hand, an internship is for undergraduate students where they learn specific skills and work experience required in a particular field or job, which may or may not be paid. People get puzzled when they are asked to distinguish the two, but the fact is that there exists a fine line of difference between apprenticeship and internship.
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Employers select their own apprentices from their current workforce. Employees should talk to their employer if interested in moving through the program.
One of the requirements of a Registered Apprenticeship Program is a “wage progression.” The apprentice begins at an entry level salary and over the course of the training receives incremental increases as they successfully master their trade. Each company sets its own internal wage progression.
Going through the apprenticeship program will help to open doors to advance your career, and increase your wages for the job you are current doing.
What if you could learn new skills on the job, earn college credits and become fully qualified for a new career—all while making a salary? Apprenticeship programs offer these benefits to individuals aiming to work in a skilled trade.
Here directly from those who are currently participating. Learn why they chose the program and what they hope to get out of being part of the first class of apprentices.
It can for Groundskeeper apprentices. Our SUNY partners are experts at creating pathways to degrees; many of the classes can be applied to golf and turf management degree programs.
Read more about the SUNY Delhi portion of the program here as reported by The Daily Star Newspaper
The NYSTA Apprenticeship Program is a 24 month program, broken down into 2 components ... on the job training and online classes through SUNY Delhi.
Click here for a breakdown of the OJT over 2 years.
Click here for a breakdown of the classes you would take over 2 years.
There is no cost to apprentices for this program.
The NYSTA Apprenticeship Program is a 24 month program, broken down into 2 components ... on the job training and online classes through Penn Foster & GCSAA.
Click here for a breakdown of the OJT over 2 years.
Click here for a breakdown of the classes you would take from Penn Foster.
Click here for a breakdown of the classes you would take from GCSAA.
There is no cost to apprentices for this program.
On average, the educational piece will take 3-5 hours a week for Groundskeeper apprentices, but only during the months of Sept-Dec (Fall semester) and mid-January-May (Spring semester). Some employers give their apprentices some time to work on this during work hours, but for others you will need to do this on your own time.
Education is provided online – 2 hr online lecture once a week with 2 weekly 10 question multiple choice quizzes / 2 one credit classes with portfolio and other assignments due at end of semester. To succeed, apprentices should try scheduling this online classroom work for each week so they don’t fall behind and have an overwhelming amount of work to catch up on at the end of the semester.
There is also one week of in-person classes/lab at SUNY Delhi in mid-January (includes housing/meals).
For Small Gas Engine & Equipment Mechanic apprentices, the online courses are at your own pace for Penn Foster and must be completed within 12 months. For the GCSAA certificate portion, these are again at your own pace, but must be completed by the time your two-year OJT is also completed.
NYSTA wants you to succeed!
The following employers have already filed paperwork with NYSDOL and have been approved to participate in the program:
Colonie Country Club
The Creek Club
Elbers Landscape
Monroe Golf Club
Nassau Country Club
North Hempstead Country Club
Noyac Golf Club
Oak Hill Country Club
Pelham Country Club
Pine Hollow Club
Springville Country Club
Yahnundasis Golf Club
Windham Country Club II LLC
If your employer is not on this list already, they can easily be added by completing a quick form that NYSTA will submit to NYSDOL for approval with your apprenticeship paperwork.
For more information about our program, or if you have any questions, please submit an email on our contact form.
(518) 914-6122 / info@nysta.org NYSTA Apprenticeship Director Julie Testo - julie@nysta.mobi
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