What is a
registered apprenticeship?
Registered apprenticeships
are formalized career training programs that offer a combination of
structured on-the-job training and related technical instruction to
employees to train them in occupations that demand a high level of
skill.
Registered apprenticeships
are competency-based and/or time-based, industry-driven training for a
vast range of occupations. Currently, there are over 850
occupations in a multitude of industries that are recognized as
apprenticeable, and more are being added all the time. This
diverse and virtually unlimited range of vocations includes jobs in food
service, manufacturing, construction, utilities, theater and many
more.
How long is an
apprenticeship?
Registered apprenticeship programs
can last from one to six years. The course length and
content is determined by the industry's occupational needs. During
this time, apprentices work and learn under the direction of experienced
journey workers. Over time, apprentices are provided the diversity
and complexity of training that leads to becoming highly skilled in their
chosen occupations. As they gain skill, they are compensated
through an increase in wages.
Equal
Opportunity
Apprenticeships provide
Equal Employment Opportunity. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. Many local companies and unions have registered
apprenticeships and encourage all persons interested in the various
types of employment available to investigate the apprenticeship programs
in their communities.
There
are over 187 local employers that support and encourage all to consider
the rewarding career opportunities available in registered
apprenticeships and the number continues to grow.
Whom to contact
for more apprenticeship information?
Department
of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship Website
Robert Snyder, Representative
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
131 East Fourth Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
Phone: (563) 324-1339
Fax: (563) 324-1330
or
Call Toll Free
(877) US-2JOBS
(877) 872-5627
