Build Your Behavioral Health Workforce

Train Your Staff. Fill Open Roles. Transform Your Organization.

Address workforce shortages, strengthen employee retention, and create career pathways through structured, paid on-the-job learning programs.

Funded by the Colorado Apprenticeship Initiative, the Registered Apprenticeship Program for Peer Recovery and Behavioral Health Professionals combines hands-on experience, professional development, and nationally recognized credentials to prepare skilled professionals for careers in recovery support, behavioral health, and human services.

Whether you’re an employer seeking qualified staff or an individual ready to launch a meaningful career, an apprenticeship provides a proven pathway to workforce success.

HOW IT WORKS

You identify uncertified staff who meet the requirements, enroll them, and have Serenity Recovery Connection and Jordan Peer Recovery train them to become fully credentialed peer recovery specialists. Unlike traditional education programs, apprentices earn a paycheck while developing the skills and competencies needed for certification.

For behavioral health organizations, apprentices work alongside experienced staff while completing a structured learning plan that develops professional competencies in areas such as peer support, recovery coaching, resource navigation, advocacy, communication, ethics, and community engagement. As apprentices progress, they build practical skills, assume greater responsibilities, and work toward nationally recognized U. S. Department of Labor credentials.

IT’S AS EASY AS THIS

  1. Hire or enroll an employee as an apprentice. Or we can recruit and place candidates.
  2. Provide paid, supervised work experience as part of their regular job duties.
  3. Complete structured training and mentorship with Serenity Recovery Connection and Jordan Peer Recovery.
  4. Track progress and competency development throughout the apprenticeship period.
  5. Earn nationally recognized credentials upon successful completion.

BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYERS

Build a Stronger Workforce
• Develop employees with the specific skills your organization needs rather than competing for a limited pool of experienced candidates.

Improve Employee Retention
• Employees who receive professional development opportunities are more likely to stay with their organization, reducing turnover and recruitment costs.

Create Career Pathways
• Apprenticeships provide a clear progression from entry-level positions to advanced roles, helping organizations attract and retain talent.

Standardize Training
• A structured learning plan ensures employees receive consistent, high-quality training and supervision.

Upskill Existing Staff
• Current employees can strengthen their skills, advance their careers, and work toward professional credentials while continuing to serve clients.

Expand Recruitment Opportunities
• Apprenticeships create pathways for individuals entering the behavioral health workforce, including those with lived experience who may not follow traditional educational routes.

Demonstrate Workforce Excellence
• Participation in a federally registered apprenticeship program signals a commitment to professional development, quality services, and workforce sustainability.

Build your workforce. Expand your impact. Start the conversation today.

Interested employers can contact SRC’s Director of Training and Development, Rachel Fowler.

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