Career success comes from Apprenticeships.
Today's carpenters, electricians and plumbers
were yesterday's apprentices. And tomorrow's asbestos workers,
communication technicians and dental assistants may be apprenticeship
"graduates" as well. You can find apprenticeship opportunities
in many growing, exciting occupations.
In Rhode Island, there are currently more than
1,400 active apprentices.
Apprentices earn Higher Wages.
Workers who finish apprenticeships generally earn more during their
working years than those who don't learn their skills in a formal training
program.
Apprenticeship Training is Documented.
Once your apprenticeship is completed, you'll become a qualified
journey-level worker. You'll receive a
state-issued certificate valid anywhere in the United States that
identifies you as a qualified professional in your field.
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Apprenticeship has proven methods.
You will be
taught by the finest, most experienced trades people in your field. You
will received a minimum of 144 hours of
related classes each year. And you will receive opportunities to practice your new
skills as you gain the necessary technical knowledge you'll need to do your job well.
Learning the trade together.
Click here for a list of State Apprenticeship Council Approved Related Instruction Providers
Apprentices advance faster in their fields.
Apprentices who become journey-level workers usually advance more
rapidly than other workers. Higher-paying jobs often come more quickly.
Some apprentices move into supervisory positions within just a few years.
Equal opportunity.
All apprenticeship programs must provide equal opportunity to all
interested individuals. Employers with five or more apprentices are
required to show they are making a special effort to hire women and minorities.
They must file a written affirmative action plan with the RI Department of Labor and
Training.
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Who is Eligible for Apprenticeship
Programs? What are the Requirements?
Employer Applicants include employers or an
association of employers with or without the participation of labor
unions.
Individual Applicants for apprenticeship programs
must be at least 16 years old and meet the program sponsor's
qualifications. Applicants must satisfy the sponsor that they have
the skills, ability, aptitude, and education to master the occupation and
complete the related required program.
Some apprenticeship programs may have additional prerequisites. Other
qualifications can include:
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Age. Many programs require you to be at least 18 years old. In some
cases, apprenticeships may begin at age 16 or 17.
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Education. Most trades will require you to have a high school
diploma or GED certificate. You may need specific mathematical
training to enter certain trades. Basic reading and writing skills are
also expected.
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Physical ability. Some trades may be unsuitable for people who
don't have the necessary strength or stamina to perform the required
work.
- Aptitude. You may be asked to take an aptitude test to see whether
you're suited to the trade that interests you.
Registered School-To-Apprenticeship Programs
Registered School-to-Apprenticeship assists youth in the
11th and 12th grade, who plan to enter the workforce
directly after high school. The apprentice and the sponsor sign an
agreement; the apprentice agrees to perform the work and complete the
related study; the sponsor agrees to make every effort to keep the
apprentice employed and to comply with the standards established for the
program. The Registered School-to-Apprenticeship program is designed
to provide the flexibility needed for a high school student to continue
with school-based related instruction and the part-time structured
on-the-job (OJT) training component. After graduating from high
school, the apprentice enjoys full time employment, while still receiving
the occupational OJT and related instructions.
How do I become an apprentice?
Choose your trade carefully. Be sure it makes the most of your special
talents. Visit worksites and ask people about their jobs. Would you enjoy
doing what they do? Remember, apprenticeship is a commitment that prepares
you for a lifetime career.
Visit, write, or call the nearest netWORKri office, the Bureau of
Apprenticeship & Training or the State Apprenticeship Council.
Or contact an employer or union engaged in the trade you want to
enter.
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