Program Performance Standards

Question 1

When is it acceptable to not have any apprentices enrolled in a program, and for how long

Answer 1

1. Period between registering the program and registering the first apprentice
2. Period between when one apprentice graduates and another is hired.
   Neither period can exceed one year

Question 2

The tools and factors for evaluating a program must include, but not limited to

Answer 2

1. Quality Assurance Assessments
2. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) review
3. Completion rates

Question 3

When evaluating completion rates, the RA must compare against this.

Answer 3

The national average

Question 4

If completion rates fall below the national average, the RA must offer

Answer 4

Technical Assistance

Question 5

What situation will not count against completion rates

Answer 5

Cancelation of apprentice agreement during the probationary period