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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships. Brainstorm. What is an apprentice? What types of careers might be achievable through an apprenticeship?. Definition. Relationship between employer and employee during which the apprentice learns a highly skilled occupation Programs combine classroom and on the job training.

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Apprenticeships

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  1. Apprenticeships

  2. Brainstorm • What is an apprentice? • What types of careers might be achievable through an apprenticeship?

  3. Definition • Relationship between employer and employee during which the apprentice learns a highly skilled occupation • Programs combine classroom and on the job training

  4. Paying for Apprenticeships • Sponsors • Plan • Administer • Pay for training program

  5. Apprenticeable Occupations • TONS! • Examples • Electrician • HVAC Installer • Air Conditioning Mechanic • Plumber • Carpet Layer • Carpenter • Machinist • Police Officer • Also: • Food & Retail Managers • Motorcycle Repairman • Nursing Assistant • Paralegal • Medical Assistant & Transcriptionist • Bartender • Instrument Maker • Cook • Field Service Engineer

  6. Advantages • Learn by DOING • Combine with community college courses – get a degree • Education focused on specific trade you want • Valuable, marketable skills gained

  7. Pre-Apprenticeships • Prepare individuals to enter and succeed in apprenticeship programs • Programs have partnerships with Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors • Expand career pathway opportunities • Benefits • Learn about careers • Qualify to meet minimum standards of Registered Apprenticeship programs • Classroom and tech training • Build literacy, math,English, and work-readiness skills • Advance into Registered Apprenticeship program

  8. Apprenticeships Webquest • Use websites available from the US Dept of Labor to answer questions • http://www.doleta.gov/OA/preapprentice.cfm • http://www.doleta.gov/oa/apprentices_new.cfm • http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/forms_pdfs/employer/training/2012-14%20List%20of%20Apprenticeable%20Occupations.pdf • What is an apprenticeship? • How are apprenticeships paid for? • What are some advantages of apprenticeships? • What is the purpose of a pre-apprenticeship? • Looking at the list of apprenticeable jobs, which ones surprise you? Why? • Which jobs are most appealing to you? Did you know that they were apprenticeable?

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