New Apprentice FAQs
What is introduction to apprenticeship and How do i access the course?
Introduction to Apprenticeship will be the first RSI required course that you will complete. It is a two hour basic training video that defines the rules, regulations and expectations for apprentices. It also covers where to find the information and resources you will need during your apprenticeship.
Contact your Apprenticeship Coordinator to access the video and the supplemental material that will be covered during the class. You will be required to complete a writing assignment and turn it into your Apprenticeship Coordinator to receive credit for completion of the course.
Which colleges offer 50% tuition rates for apprentices and how do I register?
A list of all of the participating colleges along with links to their websites and detailed registration information can be found on the COLLEGE PARTNERS page.
You may consider filling out the FAFSA if you are planning on applying for additional scholarships or financial aid.
Once you have selected the college you will be attending for your RSI you will need to connect with one of their advisors to review any previous college transcripts and to schedule any placement tests that may be required.
How do I receive advanced standing in my apprenticeship program for my previous college credits?
The college you attend will evaluate your prior college transcripts to determine the courses that you will receive credit for toward completion of your Associate Degree and for RSI Advanced Standing. Links for transcript evaluation are available on the COLLEGE PARTNERS page.
Bring a copy of your completed transcript evaluation to your Apprenticeship Coordinator to have your RSI Advanced Standing credits updated in your apprenticeship RSI Status Report worksheet.
i’m having a little trouble With my college course and i’m feeling overwhelmed. where do i go for help?
Your college has resources available to assist with learning tools and techniques to help you succeed. Contact the student support team at your campus to discuss options for removing barriers, accessing a tutor or to connect with counseling services.
Links to Support Services for each college:
IT’s time to turn in my first OJT/RSI Apprenticeship Work progress record form. where do i find the form?
Your Apprenticeship Coordinator will provide you with a timeline and process for turning in your OJT/RSI APPRENTICESHIP WORK PROGRESS form. Most school districts require that the form is submitted monthly to the Apprenticeship Coordinator.
The Apprenticeship Coordinator at your school district will enter your OJT and RSI hours from the form into the Apprenticeship Registration & Tracking System (ARTS) on the L&I website.
Failure to turn in your OJT/RSI hours in a timely manner will result in disciplinary action by the state JATC.
What is a performance evaluation and who fills it out?
Performance Evaluations should be conducted by the Apprenticeship Coordinator at least twice a year to track the apprentice’s On-the-Job training progress.
These forms must be filled out by the journey-level person you work with most frequently. This may be a teacher if you are a Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II, or an administrator/supervisor if you are in the Secretary/Clerical or Administrative Assistant programs. You can find the Performance Evaluation form and the Rubric on the bottom of each of the OCCUPATIONS pages.
Completed Performance Evaluation Forms are turned into the Apprenticeship Coordinator at your school district.
I have finished my first college course (rsi). who do i turn my transcript in to for rsi credit?
Congratulations! After you take a victory lap you can submit a copy of your unofficial transcript to your Apprenticeship Coordinator as proof of completion of your course. Apprenticeship Coordinators will maintain a copy of your transcripts on file for L&I compliance review auditing purposes.
Your Apprenticeship Coordinator will enter your college credits on your RSI Status Report. Here is a sample of a RSI STATUS REPORT from the Paraeducator I program. This report logs all RSI courses completed during your apprenticeship and will be made available to you for verification that all credits have been correctly accounted for.
The RSI Status Report form for each program can be found at the bottom of each OCCUPATIONS page.
how much time to I have to complete my apprenticeship?
ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE THE APPRENTICE TO COMPLETE 144 HOURS OF RSI, OR ABOUT 15 COLLEGE CREDITS PER YEAR.
The number of OJT hours required to complete your apprenticeship vary depending on the program you are registered in. You can find detailed information on the OJT and RSI requirements for your program by clicking on the PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS button on the bottom of the OCCUPATIONS page for your program.