Apprenticeship
Jordan Peer Recovery’s Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) are formalized, earn-while-you-learn workforce development pathways that combine structured classroom instruction with hands-on, on-the-job training. Registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, these programs are designed to open doors for individuals who face barriers to education and employment — including minority and underrepresented communities. Each program runs for one year of full-time employment, pairing 2,000 hours of on-the-job training with targeted technical instruction to ensure apprentices build the real-world skills employers need. Graduates walk away with nationally recognized credentials and a clear career pathway in the healthcare and human services workforce.
Key Stats
2000 hrs
On-the-job training
1 Year
Full-time employment
2
Programs available
DOL
Federally registered
List of Programs
Community Health Worker (CHW) – Registered Apprenticeship Program
The Community Health Worker Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), approved by both the Maryland Department of Labor (MD DOL) and the DC Department of Employment Services (DC DOES), prepares apprentices to serve as essential bridges connecting community members to the healthcare system. Over one year of full-time employment, apprentices complete 152 hours of Related Technical Instruction alongside 2,000 hours of structured on-the-job training, earning certification through the Maryland Department of Health upon completion. The curriculum is built around core CHW competencies including cultural competency, community coordination, public health literacy, ethics, and substance use disorder awareness, as well as essential workforce readiness skills and the ASK Model for Cultural Responsiveness grounded in the SAMHSA cultural competence framework.
Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) – Registered Apprenticeship Program
The Peer Recovery Specialist Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), approved across all 50 states under the U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) and respective state Departments of Labor, trains individuals with lived experience in recovery to support others navigating behavioral health, substance use, and mental health challenges. Over one year of full-time employment, apprentices complete 148 hours of Related Technical Instruction alongside 2,000 hours of structured on-the-job training. The curriculum is grounded in a core foundation of peer recovery principles encompassing advocacy, ethics, recovery and wellness, and pharmacology, and is further enriched by specialized tracks in family peer support, hospital-based peer recovery, forensic peer support, and registered peer supervision.
ETPL State Approvals
Join Our Employer Network
Fill your open positions with full-time Apprentices. Free credentialing and training in the first 3 months of employment, offered by JPR and MD DOL.
Pre-vetted talent
Apprentices are screened to meet your job requirements, dedicated, prepared, and passionate about their work.
Community-rooted workforce
Apprentices bring lived experience and trusted community connections to your organization.
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Tax credits and wage reimbursements
Access federal and state incentives that reduce your workforce development costs.
Shape the training
As a host employer, you help tailor the experience to the skills your organization values most.
Our Current Partners
We are proud to work with over 30 employer partners across behavioral health, public health, higher education, and government sectors, united by a shared commitment to workforce equity and community impact. A few of our current partners include:
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