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What is Apprenticeship?

Source:  https://www.apprenticeship.gov/career-seekers (Links to an external site.)

Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.

Why Become an Apprentice?

Through an apprenticeship program, you can obtain paid, relevant workplace experience while acquiring the skills and credentials that employer’s value. 93% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship retain employment, with an average annual salary of $77,000. Learn more about the benefits of apprenticeship for career seekers and prospective apprentices.

How to Become an Apprentice?

• Apprenticeship opportunities are offered through an employer or the program sponsor.

• Download the Industry Intermediary Fact Sheet.  

• Search for an opportunity using the Apprenticeship Job Finder and apply directly with the employer or the program sponsor.

Apprentice Occupations Listings

The Apprentice Occupations Listings  provides the following information -

• ONET Title 

• ONET Code

• Alternative Occupations Titles

• Approved Occupations Titles

• Work Activities

• Education

• Related Programs

Apprenticeship Occupations Videos are available at ApprenticeshipUSA Resource Hub. Then click the Videos link.

College Web Sites

Finding the Right College

Big FutureLinks by College Board is a college search web site. 

The ″College Search″ Tool has a database that has information about 3000+ post-secondary institutions.

The ″College Search″ Tool covers the following areas –

• Majors

• Location of School

• Type of School

• Affordability

• Campus life

• Credit

• Admissions

• Degrees

Location covers the following areas –

• States and Territories (U.S.)

• Distance from Zip Code (U.S.)

• Outside the U.S.

The Type of School programs include –

• 4 Year

• 2 Year

• Less than 2 year

Campus Life cover the following factors -

• Less than 3,000 students

• 3,000–8,999 students

• 9,000–14,999 students

• More than 15,000 students

The Degrees covers degree options –

• Certificate

• Associate degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's or professional degree

• Doctoral degree or more

   

Find the Right College Summary Sheet

Use the Big FutureLinks to an external site. by College Board web site to complete the Find the Right Training Program/ College Major Summary Sheet.

• Write the Name of the College.

• Then write the factors that interests you -

  • Location of School

  • Type of School

  • Campus and Housing

  • Majors Areas of Study

  • Sports & Activities

  • Applying

  • Academic Credit

  • Paying

  • Support Services

  • Diversity

  • Name of School

Enter the following information on the Find the Right Training Program/ College Major Summary Sheet

• Name of the College

• College Factors

• Are you still interested in that college? (YES or NO)