Congrats on your apprenticeship offer! Now that you are hired as an apprentice, you should know that, by accepting the apprenticeship and tuition assistance funds if offered, you agree to:
Participate in a regular Metro State Apprentice Roundtable to check in with your faculty contact or Career Center staff and each other for support, problem solving, and reflection.
Authorize your faculty contact or Career Center staff to communicate with your employer regarding work performance and to be interviewed as part of the program participation and evaluation.
Collaborate with Career Center and/or faculty contact on program evaluation activities, which may include completing surveys and attending kick-off and celebration meetings.
Engage fully in learning to the best of your ability and demonstrate professionalism throughout your participation in the apprenticeships.
Comply with all applicable university and your employer workplace policies related to conduct, safety, and confidentiality.
Any programming provided by Career Center will be communicated to you in advance.
Before your first day, you should review their job description, confirm your schedule, and complete any onboarding requirements provided by the employer. Come prepared to learn, ask questions, and communicate openly with your supervisor. Treat the apprenticeship as a professional role and a learning opportunity.
A job offer is not guaranteed. However, the goal of the apprenticeship is to create a pathway to employment. Employers may extend an offer based on performance, organizational needs, and available positions, and you may choose whether to accept an offer.
If you graduate or are no longer enrolled at Metro State University, you should notify the Career Center as soon as possible so next steps can be discussed with you and the employer.
You are not required to accept an offer from your apprenticeship employer. If you receive another job offer, and choose to accept or decline it, you should communicate your decision professionally and in a timely manner to the appropriate party(ies).
If you encounter performance issues or concerns during your apprenticeship, you should first address them directly with your supervisor, following your employer’s established processes. The Career Center is available to provide coaching, guidance, and resources to help you navigate these situations professionally, but does not act as a mediator with your employer.