Apprenticeships
What is an Apprenticeship?
The Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship Program is a highly flexible training model that combines on-the-job-training, mentoring and related classroom instruction to develop a workforce in areas where serious labor and skill shortages exist. In an apprenticeship program, paid employees receive technical and practical training, and employers have a model to establish the standards of proficiency required of its professionals.The time requirements and substance of the program depend upon the occupation. Apprentices work and learn under the direction of qualified employers/mentors who are experienced in their professional field. Over time, apprentices are provided diverse and complex training that helps them become highly skilled in their chosen careers.
Click here for additional information on the Department of Labor Apprenticeships Program.
Overview of Apprenticeship Program
Registered Apprenticeship is another program chosen by the Texas Bioscience Institute to address the workforce needs of a rapidly growing research community. This apprenticeship was developed in partnership with the Scott and White Division of Research and Education. Apprentices will work full-time in the research environment while participating in on-the-job training and related coursework.
If you are interested in the Apprenticeship Program and/or being an employer/mentor, please contact Katie Burrows at (254) 298-8638.
Available Apprenticeships
Department of Labor Apprenticeship
Laboratory Animal Technician I
RAIS Code: 1112CB
O*NET/SOC CODE: 31-9096.00
The Laboratory Animal Technician I Apprenticeship (LAT I) is a partnership between Scott and White and Temple College to address a critical need for trained technicians to provide skilled care and management of research animals. At the completion of the program, the student will be a registered Laboratory Animal Technician with the Department of Labor and will be eligible to sit for the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification exam sponsored by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Scientists (AALAS).
Program Requirements
- 2000 hours on-the-job training in the Scott and White Laboratory Animal Facility under the supervision and direction of Scott and White personnel.
- 146 contact hours of related instruction provided by Scott and White and Temple College.
- Apprentice will earn a salary that progresses as competencies are achieved.
Qualification for Applicants
- High School diploma or GED and
- Applicant must meet employment criteria of Scott and White
How to Apply for the Laboratory Animal Technician I Apprenticeship
Individuals interested in applying for the Laboratory Animal Technician I Apprenticeship must:
- Apply through the Scott and White Human Resources Department and
- Complete the admission process for Temple College
Click here for information on the Standards, Work Processes and Related Instruction for the DOL Laboratory Animal Technician I.
Texas Bioscience Institute Apprenticeships pending approval from the Department of Labor
- Laboratory Animal Technician II
- Research Technician
Additional Resources
- Department of Labor Apprenticeship Programs
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Scientists (AALAS)
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Scientists (AALAS) Learning Library
FAQ's
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