Pinnacol Assurance
Designing tomorrow’s workforce through exposure, training and experience
Tomorrow's Talent Today
An exclusive look inside Pinnacol's nationally recognized apprenticeship program.
"Before my apprenticeship, I didn't know what path I'd be on. I'd probably pick something random and [...] that isn't fulfilling. That's what a lot of people my age do—they don't feel like they have options.
- Naarai
Apprentice turned full-time Business Development Rep
2021 Pinnacol Senate Apprenticeship Testimony
Naarai, talented Pinnacol apprentice turned full-time Business Development Rep., shares with the U.S. Senate how her apprenticeship experience has impacted her life.
Investing in tomorrow's talent today
In partnership with CareerWise Colorado, Pinnacol offers a three-year apprenticeship program to high school students in the metro Denver area.
Our program helps students find their way by exposing them to many different career pathways and preparing them for a job in a specific field.
Apprenticeship benefits
Pinnacol apprentices gain real world job experiences through:
Shadowing
Learn from subject matter experts with industry experience
Project work
Perform hands-on work that is important to the business
Professional development
Earn industry-recognized certifications for high-demand careers
Transferable skills
Establish skill-sets needed to thrive in the working world
Enhancing Colorado’s workforce
Pinnacol administers one of the largest youth apprenticeship programs in the state.
Our program prepares students for competitive entry-level jobs through professional training and real-world experience.
Supporting future professionals and our business—simultaneously
Our award-winning program has been studied and used as a model by state delegations, federal legislators and educators.
Students aren’t the only ones who benefit from our Apprenticeship Program—as a business, we do too.
Training a pipeline of skilled talent for our most important hiring needs provides return on investment in the form of increased organizational capacity.
