MTIA Registered Apprenticeship Program Currently Undergoing Revision

MTIA Workforce Development

"Strengthen our Nation's workforce with demand-driven solutions"

The Medical Transcription Industry Association is working with the U.S. Department of Labor to update the MTIA Registered Apprenticeship Program. In order to provide employers with improved flexibility and apprentices with excellent on-the-job training opportunities, specific changes have been recommended by the MTIA Workforce Development Committee. During this period of transition, we are encouraging potential apprentices to hold submission of apprenticeship applications while we implement new policies and procedures. We are very excited about the positive changes requested and look forward to sharing them with you.

If you are interested in receiving notice when the new program is available, or have questions, please contact:

Sue Krajewski, CMT, AHDI-F
AHDI/MTIA Workforce Development and Education Coordinator
skrajewski@mtia.com

Proposed Changes of Revised Apprenticeship Model Include:

• Direct hiring of apprentice by employer
• Additional flexibility to allow uncomplicated registration of employer’s currently existing training program
• Flexibility of wage scale and timeline of apprentice progression through program
• Shorter apprenticeship term (one year)

Benefits to Employers

• Greater competence of employees
• Reduced turnover rates
• Greater employee retention
• Lower investment in recruitment
• Higher productivity
• Improved quality of patient care documentation

Links

http://www.doleta.gov/whatsnew/new_releases/2008-10-29.cfm?http://www.careeronestop.org/disasterrecoveryservice