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 from day one, which allows you to build skills while completing tasks on the equipment or software you’ll use everyday.
Your Education
Gain knowledge from on-the-job learning and job-related classroom training.
Paid Job
Apply your new skills on the equipment or software you’ll use everyday and earn a paycheck for your efforts.
Credentials
Receive a nationally-recognized completion certificate at the end of your apprenticeship 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.
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.