Dear (name of ATR contact identified here)
This is (your name), the (title) of (program name linked) and we are interested in pursuing a Tutor Registered Apprenticeship based on the Tutor Apprenticeship National Guideline Standards.
What is the best way to get started?
Additional questions we have include:
| Term | Definition |
| Apprentice | An individual who learns a skilled trade or profession through hands-on, on-the-job training through the guidance of experienced professionals and related instruction, while earning a salary and working toward an industry-recognized credential. |
| Apprenticeship Training Representative (ATR) | A U.S. |
New Jersey Tutoring Corps (NJTC) was the first Registered Tutor Apprenticeship Program (TAP) in the nation in 2024. Through their programming, NJTC developed systems and structures to provide on-the-job training, support content mastery, and create opportunities for apprentices to close their own educational gaps.
Implementing a High-Impact Tutoring Program
Please see implementation guidance for a typical high-impact tutoring program here:
Developing a High-Impact Tutoring Program
A TAP can play a critical role in a high-impact tutoring program by supplying trained tutors, supporting coaching and development, and expanding funding opportunities. While this Toolkit focuses on developing a TAP, the resources below can help your organization design a research-backed high-impact tutoring program from the ground up:
Apprenticeship is a centuries-old model for learning a skill, trade, or profession through hands-on, on-the-job training guided by a skilled mentor, often paired with structured instruction over a set period of time or until the apprentice masters specified competencies to prepare apprentices for successful careers. While this model remains popular globally, it is experiencing rapid growth in the United States, with approximately 680,000 apprentices in 2025—an 88% increase over the past decade.
In the U.S., the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is an employer-driven model of experiential learning that follows an “earn and learn” approach. Regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor or State Apprenticeship Agencies, RAPs combine paid, on-the-job training with related instruction to build essential skills, raise wages, and provide employers with the talent they need to succeed.
Registered Apprenticeship Key Terms