Invest in the future of your company and your future workforce.

Involve your apprentice(s) and journeyperson(s) / trainers in all aspects of the training process.

Foster a workplace comitted to training. Educate your staff on the value of training apprentices and recognize excellence in training.

Get involved and be informed on what is happening with apprenticeship training in BC. Also have input into trades advisory committee's through the ITA and College.

Meaningful training will affect productivity costs. You need to allow sufficient time for training.

Foster team work and demonstrate a good work ethic. Give your trainers authority around apprentices training. Your employees are your greatest asset.

Show the apprentice your business. Take time to show him around the worksite. Explain the nature of your business and how the apprentice fits into the "bigger picture".

Have regular staff meetings which include the journeyperson and apprentice. Keep everyone informed of business expectations, quality control and productivity.

Provide informal and formal monitoring. Informal monitoring is daily observation and feedback. Formal performance reviews should include the apprentice, supervisor/trainer and should be documented in the apprenticeship record book.

Consider assigning a mentor so the apprentice always has access to a qualified competent journeyperson that he can go to anytime for guidance and instruction.

Consider sharing the apprentice with another employer who offers work experience in areas you can't, to provide a comprehensive apprenticeship experience.

Develop a detailed training plan with training objectives and timelines.