Professional apprenticeships are growing rapidly in the US as an effective means to recruit, retain, upskill and develop a more inclusive workforce in this tight labor market. This course is an introduction to AICPA’s registered apprenticeship program for Finance Business Partners, and outlines the skills and competencies that the program develops, as well as the features and benefits of apprenticeships in general.
Course ID: ADRRU
Using Apprenticeships to Drive Recruitment, Retention, Upskilling and a More Inclusive Work Force
Learning Objectives
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Identify the key components and roles and responsibilities of an apprenticeship
- Recall the benefits of an apprenticeship, and advantages over other models of recruiting and upskilling
- Determine funding opportunities and ROI for your organization from an apprenticeship
- Critique the skills and competencies taught in AICPA’s Finance Leadership Program (FLP) as they apply to your workplace needs.
- Analyze the suitability of apprenticeships in general and AICPA’s Registered Apprenticehip for Finance Partners (utilizing the FLP) for your organization
Major Topics
- Intro to professional apprenticeships in the US: How they work, the benefits and ROI, roles and responsibilities.
- Review of the AICPA’s Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business partners and the Finance Leadership Program underpinning it, including skills and competencies developed.
- Explanation of funding for apprenticeships in the US, including tax incentives and grants
- Discussion of how to determine is an apprenticeship is the correct next step for your organization.
Who Should Attend
- HR Leaders
- Finance Team Leaders
- Associations
Fields of Study
Personnel/Human ResourcesPrerequisites
None