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Post Secondary Planning April 2014 Apprenticeships and Employment What is an Apprenticeship? Examples of Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is an opportunity to gain on the job training and certification all while getting paid. It is comparable to a paid internship; you work for a company and learn the skills of the job from your employer. Apprentices start working from day one with incremental wage increases as they become more proficient on the job. Apprenticeships range from one to six years, but the majority are four years in length. You can gain a certification or license through an apprenticeship, and the company often keeps you as a worker. Benefits of Apprenticeships • Immediate job and PAYCHECK • Wages increase as skills improve • On the job learning and education • Nationally recognized credential • Skills and competencies required by employers • Career advancement • No educational debt • Articulation agreements with some 2 and 4 year colleges o College credit toward further degree • Able Seaman • Carpenter • Chef • Child Care Development Specialist • Pipefitter • Construction Craft Laborer • Dental Assistant • Electrician • Elevator Constructor • Fire Medic • Law Enforcement Agent • Truck Driver Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. -William James
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Post Secondary Planning April 2014
Apprenticeships and Employment
What is an Apprenticeship?
Examples of Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is an opportunity to gain on the job training and
certification all while getting paid. It is comparable to a paid
internship; you work for a company and learn the skills of the job
from your employer.
Apprentices start working from day one with incremental wage
increases as they become more proficient on the job. Apprenticeships
range from one to six years, but the majority are four years in length.
You can gain a certification or license through an apprenticeship, and
the company often keeps you as a worker.
Benefits of Apprenticeships
• Immediate job and PAYCHECK
• Wages increase as skills improve
• On the job learning and
education
• Nationally recognized credential
• Skills and competencies required
by employers
• Career advancement
• No educational debt
• Articulation agreements with
some 2 and 4 year colleges
o College credit toward further
degree
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• Able Seaman
• Carpenter
• Chef
• Child Care Development
Specialist
• Pipefitter
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• Construction Craft
Laborer
• Dental Assistant
• Electrician
• Elevator Constructor
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• Fire Medic
• Law Enforcement Agent
• Truck Driver
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
-William James
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What is Registered Apprenticeship?
Employment
Registered apprenticeship is a program developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, which combines job related technical instruction with structured on-the-job learning experiences. The Registered Apprenticeship system provides the opportunity for workers to find high-skilled, high- paying jobs and for employers to build a qualified workforce. The "Earn and Learn" training model of Registered Apprenticeship provides a unique combination of structured learning with on-the-job training from an assigned mentor. Related instruction, technical training or other certified training is provided by apprenticeship training centers, technical schools, community colleges, and/or institutions employing distance and computer-based learning approaches. The goal is to provide workers with advanced skill sets that meet the specific needs of employers. Upon completion of a Registered Apprenticeship program, participants receive an industry issued, nationally recognized credential that certifies occupational proficiency. A Registered Apprenticeship program is sponsored by an individual business or an employer.
Some students think the best decision for them is to gain
immediate employment after graduation. I HIGHLY
recommend completing some kind of post-secondary
education whether it is an apprenticeship, trade school,
associates degree, or bachelor’s degree. If these options are
not feasible for you, contact your local job center for help
with finding employment.
Visit CareerOneStop to find a local job center.
Visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect to find a job or explore
careers.
www.openop.com/gi/index.asp
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Resources
Resources: www.doleta.gov
