Apprenticeships

Career Training, Credentials --and a Paycheck in Your Pocket

An apprentice grows into a career through a program of on the job training and formal instruction. And today's apprentice has many different occupations to choose from.

"I learn new things every day," says Elizabeth Cummings, who is training as an electrician apprentice. "I get to use my hands and my mind." I'm practically guaranteed a great career in a few years -- a job that I know I'll like and that pays very well."

Apprenticeships are available for more than 850 occupations. Construction and manufacturing apprenticeships are most common, but apprenticeships are available for all sorts of occupations. Possibilities range from telecommunications, environmental protection, and pastry making to healthcare, childcare, and the arts.

What do all of these programs have in common? They combine structured on-the-job training with classroom instruction.

Apprenticeship also can be combined with other kinds of training. Classroom instruction often counts toward licenses, certifications, and college degrees.

But for all its advantages, apprenticeship takes time and effort. So before deciding if apprenticeship is right for yu, download the PDF below to find out what apprenticeship is and how to find, choose and qualify for a program.


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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A Day in the Life

Brant Bishop talks about his participation in an apprenticeship program in which he is training for a new profession. Apprenticeships are varied and numerous. Qualifying and get into apprentice programs can be highly competitive and growth and economically very rewarding. Click on the video to find out more about what Brad's day is like.