| What is apprenticeship? Apprenticeship is a program | | | | references from prior employers. |
| that unites on-the-job training and classroom instruction | | | | How to get into an apprenticeship program? Just |
| under the direction of trade professionals in which | | | | contact the Department of Labor and Industries office |
| workers learn the practical and theoretical parts of a | | | | in your area. Once you obtain the information, seek the |
| skilled occupation. By completing an apprenticeship | | | | programs listed to inquire about opportunities available. |
| program, students will get real extra benefits for their | | | | Then, you can contact the program sponsor |
| life. | | | | concerning applying for the program. |
| Employers sponsored an apprenticeship program. The | | | | It would be better for you to improve your basic skills |
| sponsors of an apprenticeship program prepare, run, | | | | before applying an apprenticeship program. To do it, |
| and pay for the program. Registered apprenticeship | | | | search some preparation for apprenticeship trainings |
| traditionally associated with the trades in construction, | | | | available in your area. You may also search in high |
| precision, craft and repair; apprenticeship is available in | | | | schools, community and technical colleges and |
| many other occupations. | | | | community organizations. If you need to improve basic |
| An occupation in apprenticeship program is learned in | | | | skills before applying certain apprenticeship program, |
| practical way through a structured, systematic | | | | then those trainings is advised strongly. |
| program. It involves manual, mechanical, or technical | | | | There you attend the course, including basic tool usage, |
| skills and knowledge. It requires classroom instruction, | | | | trades math, carpentry, electrical, cement work, |
| correspondence courses, self-study, or other means | | | | painting, iron work, industrial safety, blueprint reading, |
| of approved instruction. | | | | forklift training, flagging, physical fitness and endurance, |
| Who is eligible? Students must satisfy the sponsor that | | | | career exploration and job placement assistance. Even |
| they have the skill and education. Credentials or | | | | some students may get support funds available to |
| documentation may be required by the sponsor, | | | | low-income participants to buy items such as tools, |
| include transcript of school subjects and grades, proof | | | | work clothes and other equipments. In sum, with better |
| of age, high school diploma or general equivalency | | | | preparation, you will have better ability and opportunity |
| certificate (GED), etc. Maybe students need | | | | to have an apprenticeship experience. |