Brainstorm
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What is an apprentice?
What types of careers might be
achievable through an
apprenticeship?
Definition
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Relationship between
employer and
employee during
which the apprentice
learns a highly skilled
occupation
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Programs combine
classroom and on the
job training
Paying for Apprenticeships
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Sponsors
 Plan
 Administer
 Pay for training
program
Apprenticeable Occupations
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TONS!
Examples
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Electrician
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HVAC Installer
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Air Conditioning
Mechanic
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Plumber
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Carpet Layer
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Carpenter
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Machinist
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Police Officer
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Also:
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Food & Retail Managers
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Motorcycle Repairman
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Nursing Assistant
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Paralegal
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Medical Assistant &
Transcriptionist
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Bartender
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Instrument Maker
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Cook
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Field Service Engineer
Advantages
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Learn by DOING
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Combine with
community college
courses – get a degree
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Education focused on
specific trade you want
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Valuable, marketable
skills gained
Pre-Apprenticeships
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Prepare individuals to enter and succeed in apprenticeship
programs
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Programs have partnerships with Registered
Apprenticeship program sponsors
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Expand career pathway opportunities
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Benefits
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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
Apprenticeships Webquest
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Use websites available from the US Dept of Labor to answer questions
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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/201214%20List%20of%20Apprenticeable%20Occupations.pdf
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What is an apprenticeship?
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How are apprenticeships paid for?
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What are some advantages of apprenticeships?
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What is the purpose of a pre-apprenticeship?
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Looking at the list of apprenticeable jobs, which ones surprise you?
Why?
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Which jobs are most appealing to you? Did you know that they were
apprenticeable?