Career Training, Credentials—And a Paycheck in Your Pocket

By Crosby, Olivia

Book Id: WPLBN0000051134
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Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	Career Training, Credentials—And a Paycheck in Your Pocket
Author:	Crosby, Olivia
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Language:	English
Subject:	Government publications, Legislation., Economic & political studies
Collections:	Government Library Collection, Government Printing Office
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Publisher:	Government Printing Office


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Excerpt: I learn new things every day,” says Elizabeth Cummings, who is training as an electrician apprentice. “I get to use my hands and my mind. I’m practically guaranteed a great career in a few years-a job that I know I’ll like and that pays very well.” In fact, Cummings earns full-time pay while she learns. “It’s better than any scholarship,” she says. Cummings is describing a few of the benefits of apprenticeship. She was looking for a free education in a highly skilled field. Like thousands of others, she found what she wanted in apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are available for more than 850 occupations. Construction and manufacturing apprenticeships are most common, but apprenticeships are available for all sorts of occupations. Possibilities range from telecommunications, environmental protection, and pastry making to healthcare, childcare, and the arts. What do all of these programs have in common? They combine structured on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Current programs vary in length from 1 to 6 years. Throughout that time, apprentices work-and learn-as employees. And when they complete a registered program, apprentices receive a nationally recognized certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor-proof of their qualifications. Apprenticeship also can be combined with other kinds of training. Classroom instruction often counts toward licenses, certifications, and college degrees. But for all its advantages, apprenticeship takes time and effort. So before deciding if apprenticeship is right for you, keep reading to learn more about what apprenticeship is and how to find, choose, and qualify for a program. Apprenticeship: The basics Apprenticeship is career preparation. It mixes learning on the job with learning in class. A child development apprentice, for example, might spend the day as an assistant teacher, helping to supervise children, lead activities, and make arts and crafts materials. That evening, in class, the apprentice might learn safety procedures and theories of child development. Most formal apprenticeships are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. This registration means the program meets Government standards of fairness, safety, and training. Graduates of registered programs are called journey workers.

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