What is an apprenticeship?
Once you are hired at a company that has established a Registered Apprenticeship Program you will be able to earn wages while you learn a skilled profession in a specific field, such as construction, health care, culinary arts, and many more. An Apprenticeship combines classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a mentor skilled in the profession. Much like a college education, it takes several years to become fully trained in the occupation you choose. Unlike college, as an apprentice you’ll earn while you learn. At first, you’ll make less money than skilled workers, but as your skills progress, you’ll receive regular raises. Once you have mastered the craft, you will receive the same wages as a professional.
As an apprentice, your career will start with one to six years of paid classroom and on-the-job training. Once training is complete you will receive a credential from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. This certificate can be worth college credit hours towards an Associate’s Degree.
To find out how to get started in a Registered Apprenticeship Program contact the company directly from the numbers provided below in your region of interest.
Please Note: Some programs may have basic qualifications including high school diploma or GED, math assessment, reading and writing comprehension, as well as drug testing. |
