Apprentice Spotlight
Help us recognize your apprentice(s) for their hard work.
VIDEO: Create a 1-2 minute video highlighting an apprentice in your program. You can either:
Encourage apprentices to share their story:
- Take video of your apprentice in action
- Set up a phone or camera, have your apprentice take a selfie video, and share their apprenticeship story
Examples of questions to ask apprentices during their highlight:
- Introduce yourself (name, location, apprenticeship program).
- Why did you choose apprenticeship?
- How has the apprenticeship program benefited you?
- What are your goals for the future?
- What advice do you have for someone interested in apprenticeship?
FEATURED STORY: Include a photo (or two) of apprentice, either a headshot or in action.
Have your apprentice type/write out the following questions:
- Introduce yourself (name, location, apprenticeship program).
- Why did you choose apprenticeship?
- How has the apprenticeship program benefited you?
- What are your goals for the future?
- What advice do you have for someone interested in apprenticeship?
Share a quote from your apprentice:
- Short messages/quotes are powerful messages.
- Give your apprentice the option of a story or a quote.
Sponsor Spotlight
How have apprenticeships helped your workforce? Help us recognize your business and your apprenticeship program.
VIDEO or STORY: Create a 2-3 minute video or type out your responses highlighting your apprenticeship program.
Answer the following questions:
- Introduce yourself (name, business, location, program).
- Why did you decide to create an apprenticeship program?
- What advice do you have for other businesses?
- How can apprentices apply? Is there a timeline to apply?
Video and Photo Tips
How To Submit
Submit your spotlight videos through email to StartToday@state.sd.us, by Tuesday, Nov. 1, Be sure to include in the body of the email:
- Business name
- Location
- Point of contact
- Apprenticeship occupation(s)
- Correct spelling of apprentice(s) first and last name
- Company Logo
Video Tips
- Record each question as a separate video
- Keep each video clip to no more than about 30 seconds
- *Video too large to send via email? Or having trouble? Contact our team for alternate submission methods at StartToday@state.sd.us!
- Audio of the question is not necessary
- Use tripod and microphone if possible
- Include company logo (banner, uniform, etc) in the video
- Additionally, send DLR your company logo for featured content!
Photo Tips
- Make sure photos are in focus and not blurry
- Take photos in landscape mode
- Take photos in a well-lit area
- Photos can be either a headshot or of your apprentice in action
- Include company logo (banner, uniform, etc) in the video
- Additionally, send DLR your company logo for featured content!
Other Ideas
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