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How is Apprentix different than RAPIDS?

RAPIDS is a registry. Apprentix designs programs, tracks progress, automates RAPIDS tasks, and keeps you audit-ready with compliance tools.

Updated over a week ago

RAPIDS is the Department of Labor’s database for registering apprentices and recording compliance data. Apprentix goes far beyond that by making apprenticeship management faster, easier, and audit-ready.


Key Differences Between Apprentix and RAPIDS

  1. Apprenticeship Design

    • RAPIDS does not help you build programs.

    • Apprentix lets you design and create apprenticeships in minutes with pre-built, DOL-compliant templates.

  2. Progress Tracking

    • RAPIDS is only a registry.

    • Apprentix tracks:

      • Apprentice progress

      • Manager approvals

      • Evaluations and feedback

      • Wage progressions

    • All compliance records are in one place, ready for audits.

  3. Automation

    • Apprentix automates apprentice registrations into RAPIDS.

    • Sends reminders for Davis-Bacon certificate renewals (if applicable).


How You’ll Use Apprentix vs. RAPIDS

  • Tech Platform Customers

    • You’ll use Apprentix alongside RAPIDS

    • Apprentix makes RAPIDS easier by auto-filling forms, generating reports, and managing compliance

  • Fractional Sponsor Customers

    • You only use Apprentix’s platform

    • Our Compliance Management Team handles everything inside RAPIDS for you

    • You never need to log in to RAPIDS directly


✅ In short: RAPIDS is just a registry. Apprentix is your complete compliance and apprenticeship management system.

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