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Guide to Apprenticeship. Education + Work = Success. What Is Apprenticeship?. A blended learning model combining college-level education WITH on-the-job training 2000 hours of work, 144 hours of school Registered apprenticeship adhere to rigorous program standards
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Guide to Apprenticeship Education + Work = Success
What Is Apprenticeship? A blended learning model combining college-level education WITH on-the-job training 2000 hours of work, 144 hours of school Registered apprenticeship adhere to rigorous program standards Regulated by Labor and Industries
Education + Work = Success What makes registered apprenticeship distinct from other post-secondary option is the REQUIRED connection to work There must be a job opening for a student to begin her or his apprenticeship Education and on-the-job are usually concurrent Apprenticeships are NOT internships Many cases, apprentices can earn at least an associate’s degree
How Does Apprenticeship Compare to College Programs? Both regulated and accredited or registered with governmental agencies Apprenticeships must adhere to industry-recognized standards Apprentices and college program graduates received a recognized, portable certificate or degree Apprenticeship and college instructors are credentialed educators Both will have competitive entrance requirements
Apprenticeship Career Options • Majority of Washington’s registered apprenticeships link into critical Pacific Northwest industries • Construction and Energy cannot be outsourced • 80% Building and Construction trades
Developing Apprenticeships • More industries are choosing apprenticeship as their preferred education route • Healthcare • Information Technology • Accounting • Hospitality • Early Childhood • Secondary Education
Wages Starting Apprentice - $17.59/hr + benefits and pension Journey worker (apprenticeship graduate) - $27.20/hr + benefits and pension
How Does a Person Get Accepted Apprenticeship is competitive and rigorous. Dependent upon a job opening Just like college, every apprenticeship has different applications and times in which to apply and have different prerequisites
General Minimum Prerequisites High school diploma Solid math and science grades in high school transcripts – B or better 18 years of age or older Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record Reliable transportation
Apprenticeship Applications Typically Include: Admissions paperwork when the program of choice is accepting applications Aptitude testing Candidate will be interviewed