Become an Apprenticeship Program

Step 1: Register with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT) or State Apprenticeship Council (SAC)

Submit apprenticeship standards to the Federal or State Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or State Apprenticeship Council. Contact your local US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training.

Step 2: Apply for ACFF Recognition

Complete Program Application Form along with non-refundable registration fee. Applications can be obtained by calling the ACF Apprenticeship office at (800) 624-9458.

• $100.00 for Chapter model application
• $250.00 for Corporate model application

Step 3: Submit completed Program Application Form to national office with the following required documents

• Certificate of Registration (BAT or SAC)
• List of Apprenticeship Committee Members including job title
• Copy of initial minutes for the apprenticeship committee meeting
• List of facilities qualified for apprentice training
• List of qualified Supervising Chefs
• Copy of Apprentice Handbook
• Curriculum for the apprentice program

Contact ACF

For more information, please call us at (800) 624-9458.