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Why wait years to gain skills and unleash your potential when you can start now?
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What is an apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.
Paid job
Earn as you learn with a guaranteed wage increase as you develop new skills.
Education
Gain knowledge from on-the-job learning and job-related classrom training.
Credentials
Earn a industry-recognized and nationally-portable credential.
Why Become an Apprentice
Through an apprenticeship program, you can obtain paid, relevant workplace experience while acquiring the skills and credentials that employer’s value. 92% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship retain employment, with an average annual salary of $72,000.
Learn more about the benefits of apprenticeship for career seekers and prospective apprentices.
How to become an apprentice
Apprenticeship opportunities are offered through the Veterans Center
To become an apprentice, search for an opportunity below and apply directly.
Questions about a specific opportunity? Complete the form below
Where Are You on Your Path to Apprenticeship?
Are you a member of the military or veteran looking for a new career opportunity?
Apprenticeship is a unique and rewarding pathway to developing in-demand workplace and technical skills while earning a paycheck in the career of your dreams from day one.
Apply Your GI Bill® Benefits To a VA Approved Apprenticeship:
Post 9-11 GI Bill eligible veterans
If you are eligible, your GI Bill benefits can provide a monthly housing allowance and stipend for books and supplies in addition to your registered apprenticeship wages.
Montgomery GI Bill eligible veterans
If you are eligible, you may receive up to 36 months of education benefits.
GI Bill Benefits Approved
If you’re a veteran employed in a registered apprenticeship program, ask your employer if the program is “GI Bill Benefit Approved”. If you have questions about GI Bill Benefits, visit the VA’s eBenefits website or call 1-800-827-1000 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Veterans Affairs web site.
Are you a Veteran with a Service-Connected Disability?
Veterans Readiness and Employment VR&E Program, formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, helps Service Members and Veterans with a service-connected disability obtain suitable employment. Veterans with a service-connected disability may also be eligible for custom apprenticeship programs approved by a VR&E counselor. Apply for VR&E benefits to determine whether you are eligible by filling out VA Form 28-1900 for VR&E benefits, available onva.gov.