Preparing Supervisors for Apprenticeship Success
Through a blend of foundational and advanced supervisory training, participants gain practical strategies they can immediately apply in the workplace, the training has three main goals:
- Effectively coach, mentor and support learners using proven supervisory and communication techniques
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, safety requirements and workplace standards while creating a positive learning environment.
- Evaluate apprentice performance using competency-based standards and provide clear, actionable feedback
Engagement Activities and Learning Schedule
Step 1: Connect with Industry Talent Association Leads
Industry Talent Association (ITA) Leads will help identify employers and workplace supervisors who can benefit from the training, share program information, and engage employers in high-quality Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP) program experiences. Find more information on the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP) website.
Step 2: Register for the Training
After connecting with the Industry Talent Association (ITA) Lead and confirming learner placement and employer participation, workplace supervisors will be asked to register for the training through an online registration portal. Registration will provide supervisors with access to program materials, training schedules, virtual session links, and credentialing information, ensuring they are fully prepared to participate in the training series and support their apprentices successfully.
Step 3: Attend the Virtual Training
Supervisors will participate in a live virtual orientation session to learn more about the training program, expectations, timeline, and available resources. The orientation provides an opportunity to connect with program staff, gain an overview of the training curriculum, and prepare for successful engagement throughout the supervisor training series.
Step 4: Complete Self-Paced Online Learning
Supervisors will receive access to the 360Learning platform, where they will complete self-paced online modules focused on apprenticeship program and work-based learning foundations, as well as regulatory and compliance requirements. Participants are expected to complete all online learning modules and assessments prior to attending the in-person training session to ensure they have the foundational knowledge needed for deeper discussion and skill development.
Step 5: Participate in the In-Person Training Session
Supervisors will attend a regional, instructor-led training session designed to build practical supervisory and mentoring skills for supporting apprentices. Through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios, and hands-on activities, participants will strengthen their coaching, communication, performance management, and problem-solving abilities while connecting with other employers and supervisors engaged in work-based learning.
Level 1: AP Foundations, Compliance & Mentoring
(July – September | Approximately 7 Hours) (Required)
In-Person Training Session
Through facilitated discussions, real-world scenarios, peer learning, and interactive activities, participants build skills in coaching, communication, performance management, and problem-solving while gaining strategies to improve apprentice engagement, development, and retention.
Key Focus Areas:
- Coaching and mentoring apprentices
- Setting expectations and communicating effectively
- Providing constructive feedback and managing performance
- Supporting apprentice engagement and retention
- Applying workplace learning and learner development best practices
- Collaborating with peers to address common supervisory challenges
Level 2: Supervisor Skills & Retention
(September – April | Approximately 7 Hours) (Preferred)
Continued Learning Structure
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