Their discussion covers MediLodge's unique approach to apprenticeships, Employer of the Year designation.

Q: Joe, Heidi, discuss MediLodge’s Employer of the Year Award and their apprenticeship programs?

○ Boost recruitment.

○ Increase diversity.

○ Improve retention.

○ Preserve institutional knowledge.


Question: Heidi, is MediLodge still hiring?

Where can people go if they want to learn more?

· Heidi, share any relevant hiring information.

· People who want to learn more can visit our website, medilodge.com.

Question: And Joe, what if other employers out there want to learn about starting their own apprenticeship program?

· People can learn more about National Apprenticeship Week and apprenticeships as a whole at apprenticeship.gov.

· They can also reach out to us at Capital Area Michigan Works!. We have local apprenticeship information and contact information on our website, camw.org.

IF ADDITIONAL TIME

Let’s talk about apprenticeships a bit more… ● What is an apprenticeship?

○ Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly-skilled careers.
● According to Apprenticeship USA, apprenticeship programs help employers…

○ Recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce that helps grow their business.

○ Improve productivity, profitability and an employer’s bottom line.