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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a postsecondary education option like college or university but with one big difference – apprentices only train part-time in a classroom. The rest is on a worksite while earning a good wage.

As an apprentice, you’ll train hands-on from day one, which allows you to build skills while completing tasks on the equipment or software you’ll use everyday.

Your Education

Paid Job

Gain knowledge from on-the-job learning and job-related classroom training.

Apply your new skills on the equipment or software you’ll use everyday and earn a paycheck.

Credentials

Receive a nationally-recognized completion certificate at the end of your training.

Apprenticeship Options

 Youth Apprenticeships 

Youth Apprenticeships (YAs) combine school and work-based learning. As a youth apprentice, you’ll continue learning in high school but you’ll also be completing courses related to the industry and working on-the-job at a local company.

 Pre -Apprenticeships 

Pre-Apprenticeships help individuals gain the necessary skills for Registered Apprenticeships. If you’re interested in entering an industry but don’t have the developed skills, Pre-Apprenticeships can connect you with an employer to begin working toward your career goals.

Registered Apprenticeships

Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) allow adults to learn in the classroom and on-the-job while employed at a local company. It’s a great way to build industry-specific skills while earning a paycheck. Visit DWD's website for more info on RA pathways.

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