What is it and who is it for?
- The apprenticeship is a three-year experience including structured, on-the-job training combined with technical instruction.
- It is a workforce development strategy for recruiting, training and retaining talent.
What’s in it for employers?
New York’s modern dairy farms require highly skilled workers to manage technology and achieve efficiencies to remain competitive.
Dairy Specialist Apprenticeships:
- Aid retention of high performing employees and encourage staff development.
- Help employers earn a reputation as providers of high-quality employment.
- Qualify for New York State funding to offset training costs to employers.
What’s in it for employees?
New York’s progressive dairy industry rewards motivated employees who seek opportunities for career advancement.
Dairy Specialist Apprenticeships:
- Promote skill building while maintaining income through on-the-job training.
- Offer a unique learning experience to earn in-demand qualifications.
- Deliver an official credential from New York State without student debt.
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Learn more:
If you are an employer who has identified a candidate for a Dairy Specialist Apprenticeship opportunity, fill out an interest inquiry form here
Or, contact Jay Canzonier directly at jc3277@cornell.edu
