
BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS
Greater competence of employees
Reduced turnover rates
Greater employee retention
Lower investment in recruitment
Higher productivity
Improved quality of patient care
Improved quality of products/
services
More diverse workforce

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES/APPRENTICES
Nationally recognized and portable certificates
Improved skills and competencies
Increased wages as a result of mastered competencies
Ability to advance in career
Higher self-esteem based on enhanced skills and certifications
