Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship

The Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (OWBLA) connects Hoosiers and Hoosier Employers by promoting and supporting Registered Apprenticeship, Certified State Earn and Learn (SEAL), and Pre-Apprenticeship programs that are certified for quality and consistency. They are comprehensive, structured, and flexible programs that include on-the-job training, related instruction, certifications, and detailed training plans.

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Registered Apprenticeships
Registered Apprenticeship

Pre-Apprenticeship
Pre-Apprenticeship

State Earn and Learn (SEAL)
State Earn and Learn (SEAL)

Career Adult Education
Career Adult Education

Career Adult Education
Industry Certifications

Internships
Internships

1. Find an Intermediary to help build your program:

  • Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship OR;
  • At a Local WorkOne

2. Find an Occupation:

  • Occupations that are not apprenticeable by DOL can be certified as SEALs
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3. Wage

  • Determine starting and ending wage

4. Length

  • < 1 Year (SEAL or Pre-Apprenticeship)
  • > Registered Apprenticeship

5. Training Provider

  • Select an appropriate training provider

6. Mentor

  • 1:1 Mentor required by Registered Apprenticeship (Mentors submit application to DOL with RAP application)
  • SEAL/Pre-Apprenticeship Mentors are not certified but encouraged to complete the available online training
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7. Required Certificates

  • RAP – Included in DOL Registered Program
  • SEAL/Pre-Apprenticeship must include certification from the DWD Promoted List. DWD: Indiana's Promoted Industry Certifications

8. Certify with the Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship