WorkOne Partner Packet
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor & Workforce Intermediary
1. Who We Are
We are a registered apprenticeship sponsor and ETPL-approved workforce intermediary that helps Indiana employers implement earn-and-learn apprenticeship programs aligned with WIOA and WRG funding.
We are not a staffing agency and not a traditional school. We provide infrastructure, compliance, and training coordination so employers can hire, train, and retain talent with reduced cost and risk.
2. Programs Offered
Currently active; additional trades available upon request
Barber Apprenticeship
Indiana licensed pathway
Skilled Trades
Expandable: HVAC, Construction, Facilities, etc.
All listed programs are:
- Registered apprenticeships
- ETPL-approved (where applicable)
- Eligible for WIOA and WRG funding through WorkOne regions
3. Who We Serve
Participants
- WIOA-eligible individuals
- WRG-eligible individuals
- Priority populations (justice-involved, SNAP, TANF, veterans, etc.)
Employers
- Licensed barber shops
- Small and mid-sized employers seeking earn-and-learn models
- Employers open to apprenticeships but needing administrative support
4. How the Model Works (Simple)
Employer agrees to host an apprentice
Apprentice is hired and paid by the employer
Training is delivered through approved RTI providers
We handle: Apprenticeship registration, Compliance and reporting, RTI coordination, Progress tracking
WorkOne coordinates funding where the participant is eligible
5. Funding Compatibility
Our programs are compatible with:
- WIOA Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
- Workforce Ready Grant (WRG)
- On-the-Job Training (OJT) wage reimbursement
- Supportive services (kits, tools, books, exams)
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers
Funding decisions remain with the WorkOne region and case manager.
6. Employer Value (Why WorkOne Uses Us)
Employers benefit from:
This reduces employer hesitation and increases placement success.
7. Referral & Intake Flow
WorkOne → Participant → Employer → Sponsor
- 1.WorkOne identifies eligible participant
- 2.Referral sent via intake form or direct contact
- 3.Employer onboarding completed
- 4.Apprentice registered in RAPIDS
- 5.Training and funding coordination begins
We respond to referrals within 1–2 business days.
8. Compliance & Reporting
We maintain:
- RAPIDS registrations
- Wage progression schedules
- RTI outlines
- Employer agreements
- Apprentice progress tracking
We close the loop with WorkOne on:
- Starts
- Retention
- Completions
- Employment outcomes
9. What We Ask From WorkOne
- Referral of eligible participants
- Coordination on funding eligibility
- Ongoing communication on participant status
We are built to reduce staff workload, not increase it.
10. Contact & Next Steps
Available for:
- Regional alignment meetings
- Employer pilots
- Sector strategy participation
- Expansion into additional trades
One-Line Summary for Advisors
"This is an ETPL-approved apprenticeship sponsor that helps employers hire and train workers using WIOA and WRG funding with full compliance support."