Apprenticeship: earn while you learn
Formal apprenticeship programs connect jobseekers who want to learn new skills with employers who want to train workers in jobs that use those skills. Most programs last about four years, although some take as little as one year and others as long as six years. At the end of a registered apprenticeship program, apprentices get a nationally recognized certificate of completion as proof of their skills. But it's not always easy to find apprenticeship programs. It helps to know where to look - and what to look for. This article is an overview of registered apprenticeships. The first section expla ... Show more
Authors: Torpey, Elka Maria
Published: Washington, District of Columbia, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013
Resource type: Article
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