Navigating the Accommodation Process

Overview

Apprenti is committed to offering an accessible experience for all candidates and apprentices including individuals with disabilities. In the section below, we outline a four-step process to support candidates and apprentices with disabilities seeking accommodations during the hiring process, Related Technical Instruction (RTI) and On-The-Job Training (OJT).

For more information about your rights as an individual with a disability, please review the “Disclosing a Disability – Know your Rights” article. For examples of types of accommodations according to disability or work function, check out Job Accommodation Network.

Accommodation Process

Step 1: Submit an Accommodation Request

• You can request an accommodation at any point in the apprenticeship lifecycle. The request can be made via email or verbally.
• You also have opportunities to disclose your disability and request an accommodation in Apprenti’s application, post-acceptance survey, and in surveys during RTI and OJT.

Step 2: Connect with Apprenti Access Team

• The purpose of this step is to identify the work-related barrier(s) you are experiencing in relation to your disability and discuss how it can be eliminated through an accommodation or other supports.This is an interactive conversation!
• If you already know what accommodations you may need, you can skip to step 3.

Step 3: Notify RTI Provider or OJT Manager

• Below is an email template you can use to request an accommodation from a training provider during RTI or an employer during OJT.

  Note – If you do not receive a response within three business days, send a follow-up email.

  Dear [Name of Manager or Instructor],

  • Briefly mention that you have a disability.
  • Describe barriers you’ve experienced when performing essential functions of your job.
  • Share ideas for potential accommodations.
  • Inquire about the organization’s accommodation process. Ask them to outline your next steps.

Step 4: Implement Accommodation Solution

• Work with your RTI training provider or OJT manager to select an accommodation and create an implementation plan. Ask who you should reach out to if the accommodation is not effective.