Apprenticeship Degrees
Craft is pioneering the apprenticeship degree with our partners. Learn how our data infrastructure validates learning on the job and awards academic credit for work.
5 Keys to Apprenticeship Degrees
1. Efficiency
A learner’s job counts for a portion of their degree hours. Apprentices work full time and still graduate on a standard timeline because their job counts towards the degree’s credit hours.
2. Flexibility
Related technical instruction is scheduled around work. Classes are scheduled to accomodate the apprentices’ professional obligations so they don’t need to miss work or arrange childcare.
3. Relevance
Courses build skills and connect to their job. Class discussions analyze apprentices’ work experience (rather than theoretical problem sets, essays, or performance tasks) to ensure immediate applicability.
4. Affordability
More income, less debt. Apprentices are paid by employers with federal funding used to help cover the cost of tuition.
5. Professional Capital
Apprentices are job-ready in their new roles. Employers and apprentices hit the ground running from day one, with proven benefits to employee retention and success.