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DISCOVER APPRENTICESHIP:

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN TODAY


American workers and career seekers, like you, are looking for opportunities to fast track their career
goals, avoid debt, and earn competitive wages. An apprenticeship program can put you on that career
pathway today.

WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP?

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.

There are five key components of an apprenticeship. These components differentiate


apprenticeships from other types of workplace training programs in several ways:

PAID JOB MENTORSHIP


Apprenticeships are jobs! Gain workplace-relevant skills
Get paid to learn throughout in the field of your choice
your apprenticeship with a through on-the-job learning
guaranteed wage increase as and under the supervision of
you develop new skills. an experienced mentor.

WORK-BASED LEARNING CREDENTIALS


Gain structured on-the-job Earn a portable,
learning to prepare for a nationally-recognized
successful career. credential within your industry.

CLASSROOM LEARNING
Most apprenticeship opportunities
include classroom instruction
and often provide college credit for
your experience while allowing
you to avoid student debt.

The length of an apprenticeship program can vary depending on the employer, complexity of the
occupation, industry, and type of program.

www.apprenticeship.gov
“Our apprenticeship program supports a top priority for The Hartford by helping attract and
develop diverse talent outside of the traditional college track, for critical customer-facing roles.
Participating students gain tuition support and a full-time position with a leading U.S. insurer,
where they can grow their career – whether it’s their first professional role or a new career path.
It’s a win for them and a win for us.” – John Kinney, The Hartford

FIND PROGRAMS IN MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES

Apprenticeship programs are available in multiple


industries, including: 94%
▶ Information Technology ▶ Advanced Manufacturing of apprentices who complete
▶ Healthcare ▶ Engineering an apprenticeship program
▶ Hospitality ▶ Transportation retain employment, with
▶ Cybersecurity ▶ Construction an average annual salary of
▶ Energy ▶ Financial Services $70,000

HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE

There are many ways to find the right apprenticeship opportunity for you.

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

To become an apprentice, search for an opportunity using our Apprenticeship Finder


and apply directly with the employer or the program sponsor.

Questions about a specific opportunity? Contact the employer or the program sponsor
listed on the job posting for more information.

DISCOVER APPRENTICESHIP TODAY!

Want to learn more or find apprenticeship opportunities near you? Visit the U.S. Department of
Labor’s one-stop source for all things apprenticeship: www.apprenticeship.gov.

Phone: 1-877-872-5627
Speech and Hearing Impaired: 1-877-889-5627

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
promotes registered apprenticeship under the National Apprenticeship Act.

Updated September 2020

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