In my career as a Safety Professional, I have heard time and time again that there must be a solution to bridge the gap between the traditional field safety professional and the “college route” safety professional. I believe that the Certified Safety Specialist Apprenticeship Program (CSSAP) is the solution to that problem. By bringing on new apprentices and assigning them to seasoned professionals, we are actively participating in the growth and development of the next generation of safety professionals here at Omega Morgan. The apprentices gain real-world knowledge and hands-on experience in the role they are working towards, while simultaneously obtaining the formal education, certifications, and degrees required to be successful in the safety field today. It’s the best of both worlds; we get to mold our apprentices to our specific industry and immerse them in our company culture from day one and they get to earn a living wage while furthering their education and putting real experience on their resume. I’ve been truly impressed by the quality of the apprentices we have received so far from the CSSAP. Their eagerness and tenacity have far outmatched any candidate we have acquired through traditional recruitment in recent years. These individuals have already shown a commitment to their chosen craft by participating in a rigorous apprenticeship selection process and investing in their education prior to their first paycheck. Our company intends to continue growing our safety team exclusively through the CSSAP for the foreseeable future.

We are pleased with the CSSAP and the quality apprentices provided. Our current apprentice, Paul, is growing into an exceptional safety professional and we foresee him taking over a project of his own very soon.”

“I cannot say enough about our apprentice, Kurt, other than I would like to clone him. He is a great asset to our team.”

“Our apprentice, Heidi, has exceeded expectation and her contribu-tions are far reaching. She has become competent in safety field is-sues, demonstrates strong leadership skills, and cares for the work-force. I would recommend Heidi for any of our future projects.”