Sponsorship & Compliance
Q: What is a fractional sponsor?
A fractional sponsor is when Apprentix acts as the official registered sponsor, so you don’t have to create your own program or join a union.
Q: How quickly can we become compliant?
Same day. Once you join, your employees can be registered as apprentices immediately.
Q: Who enforces compliance?
The IRS enforces IRA requirements (because of tax credits).
The Department of Labor enforces apprenticeship rules.
Private compliance and auditing firms may also review documentation.
Q: Do I have to recruit new apprentices through Apprentix?
No. You convert your own employees into registered apprentices using our platform.
Apprenticeship Program
Q: What trades/occupations are supported?
Apprentix is federally approved in six:
Construction Craft Laborer
Heavy Equipment Operator
Electrician
Surveyor
Wind Turbine Technician
Pipe Fitter
Carpenter (Form Builder)
Q: Can apprentices work across state lines?
Yes. Apprentix uses reciprocity agreements to allow apprentices to work nationwide without re-registering in every state. The only state that Apprentix does not work in is New York and in California, we cover only federal IRA projects (not state projects).
Q: Does Apprentix's apprenticeship program work in New York?
No. Apprentix intentionally does not do business in New York at this time due to their unions and laws prohibiting out-of-state programs such as ours from operating in their state. If you need registered apprentices in New York, you will need to contact their state apprenticeship agency to find an in-state program that you can use.
Q: How does classroom instruction work?
Contractors can provide in-house training or use third-party education providers. Apprentix supplies the standards and if requested, can also deliver technical instruction. Apprentix will map what you're already doing to the standards for non-licensed trades so that you can get credit for what you're already doing.
If you need supplemental training, you can purchase it yourself with the provider of your choice or you can purchase Apprentix CORE which is a year 1 curriculum for all our approved occupations. Years 2 and beyond will specialize on the trade itself.
Apprentix CORE is optional/purchasable, not free or required.
Q: Can Apprentix help us find education providers?
Apprentix is an Education Provider and we have our own curriculum that can be purchased online. It's not required, but if you need it, you can purchase Apprentix CORE here: https://www.heatspring.com/courses/apprentix-core.
Q: How can I add a new occupation to our program?
Possibly, please schedule a consult with Andy using this link to review your need for a new occupation and to see if it's feasible.