Apprenticeship Resources
Apprenticeship in Public Services: Myths, Facts & Foundations
By busting common myths, this series of 6 short videos (2-3 minutes each) is helpful for any affiliate looking to learn the basics of Registered Apprenticeship and how it can address the public service staffing crisis while building AFSCME’s membership and engagement.
Introduction
Myths, Facts, and Foundations
Myth 1
“Apprenticeship is for the building trades.”
Myth 2
“Apprentices are too young for the jobs in my workplace.”
Myth 3
“Apprenticeship is just like an internship.”
Myth 4
“Apprentices are low-cost labor threatening our union ranks.”
Myth 5
“Apprenticeship won’t work in the public sector.”
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