Become Our Registered IT Apprenticeship Partner
Vijay Computer Academy is a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor and ambassador under DOL.
We are also eligible training provider in the state of Texas, Oregon, Utah, South Carolina, West Virginia, Alaska, Florida, Washington, Iowa, New Mexico and North Carolina.
Today's Workforce Challenges
The Digital Skills Shortage
Lack Of Workers With Advanced Skills And Credentials
Lack Of Agile, Adaptable Workers That Can Keep Pace With Rapid Industry Evolution
A Need for more rapid and responsive workforce training and “up-skilling” models
Solution: Registered IT Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven and proven strategy where employers can develop and meet their workforce needs. Through Registered IT Apprenticeships, VCA is able to source, assess, train, and place tech talent in companies at a lower cost compared to traditionally sourced talent. One strong reason is that our apprenticeship model is front-loaded.
How Can a Registered IT Apprenticeship Benefit Your Organization?
- VCA’s apprenticeship model is front loaded. All our apprentices will be fully trained with basic to advanced tech skills for a specific occupation during Related Technical Instruction (RTI).
- We customize our IT Apprenticeships based on the sector and your company’s needs.
- Reskill and upskill your employees
- Foster continuous learning and growth
- Reach your diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability goals
- Diverse cultural perspectives not only inspire creativity and drive innovation, they increase employee morale and instill a desire to be more effective, which leads to increased productivity.
- Improve profitability and positive impact to your bottom line
- Save on hiring, training and retaining tech professional
- Reduce turnover
- Receive Tax credit
- Receive wage reimbursement
Vijay Computer Academy's
Registered IT Apprenticeship Programs
Become our Employer Partner
What is On the Job Training (OJT)?
- The hiring of an individual who needs additional training and/or skills to adequately perform the task the new position entails.
- When combined with a Registered Apprenticeship, a 75% reimbursement rate and up to 640 hours may be approved.
Which Employers are Eligible?
- You have immediate job openings.
- You have at least 3 W-2 employees.
- The position pays at least $12.00/hour.
- You offer on-job-training.
- The opening is for 30 hours or more a week.
- The position a non-seasonal/ permanent position.
Employer Responsibilities:
- To consider OJT employees as regular employees, entitled to all benefits per employer policy as required by the state or federal law.
- Maintain communication with OJT representative with the hiring of the individual, prior to or immediately upon termination of employment.
- To provide at least monthly feedback on the employees training progress
How are Employers Reimbursed?
Employers are reimbursed at 75% of hourly wages with a Registered Apprenticeship up to 640 hours by workforce agencies as follows:
- Employer providing payroll documentation such as paystubs or payroll summary that summarizes total hours worked and the hourly wage during training period.
- An evaluation of the participant’s progress according to the training objectives.
- Reimbursements are done monthly or employer can decide to do them at the end of the training.
Vijay Computer Academy
The Right Training Provider & Talent Partner.
Facilitate high demand IT skills training and high paying TECH careers, employment opportunities through our Apprenticeship partnership.
Apprenticeship Ambassador
Vijay Computer Academy is honored to have been selected by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to serve as an Apprenticeship Ambassador. As Apprenticeship Ambassadors, VCA will continue our work to solve the digital skills shortage and diversify the workforce through tech apprenticeships. Our academy will continue to serve underserved groups and underrepresented populations, like women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities.
