Apprenticeship programs that are formally linked to postsecondary education institutions and offer academic credit for some or all of the learning completed during the apprenticeship. These models may include degree apprenticeships, which are structured to lead directly to an associate or bachelor’s degree. College-connected apprenticeships create transparency between on-the-job learning and college curricula, allowing apprentices to earn both industry-recognized credentials and academic credentials in a streamlined pathway. They leverage the strengths of both the workplace and classroom, expanding access to education and reducing time and cost to degree completion.