Oregon Apprenticeship

What is Apprenticeship? classroom learning work-based learning workplace learning

Benefits of Apprenticeship Become skilled in an occupation while you get a paycheck Receive customized classroom training related to your job Earn progressively increasing wages Achieve nationally recognized credentials Utilize GI Bill or use Workforce Investment Act benefits, if eligible

Proven Methods On-the-job training Supervised, structured on-the-job training by sponsor and employer The job us the most basic component, comprising of 93% of the program Supervised by skilled journey workers Program length determined by occupational needs (min. 2,000 hrs) Average program length for Oregon apprenticeship completers is 44 months

Proven Methods Related Supplemental Instruction Most often taught through the community colleges and industry training centers Low student/teacher ratios Program length determined by occupational needs (typically 144 hrs/yr) Provides theoretical and technical knowledge Taught by experienced journey workers, certified teachers, or other skilled persons

Registered Apprenticeship Industry approved education and training standards Structured, supervised, on-the-job training (2,000 hrs) Related classroom instruction (144 hours) Wage scale Results in an industry recognized credential

On average, apprenticeship graduates earn as much as 4-year college graduates

Apprenticeship Training Programs Include: Carpenter (8,000 hours) Cement Mason (6,000 to 7,000 hours) Drywall Finisher (6,000 hours) Electrical (4,000 to 8,000 hours) Elevator Mechanic (8,000 hours) Exterior / Interior Specialist (8,000 hours) Floor Coverer (8,000 hours) Glazier (8,000 hours) Heat & Frost Insulator (6,800 hours) HVAC Technician (8,000 hours) Heavy Truck Driver (2,000 hours) Ironworker (8,000 hours) Laborer (4,000 hours) Masonry (2,000 – 6,000 hours) Millwright (8,000 hours) Operating Engineer (6,000 to 8,000 hours) Painter / Decorator (6,000 to 7,000 hours) Pile Driver (8,000 hours) Pipefitter (6,400 to 8,000 hours) Plasterer (7,000 hours) Plumber (7,700 to 8,000 hours) Roofer (4,000 hours) Scaffold Erector (8,000 hours) Sheet Metal Worker (7,200 to 8,000 hours) Sign Maker / Erector (8,000 hours) Solar Installer (2,000 hours) Sprinkler Fitter (8,000 hours) Steamfitter (8,000 hours) Testing & Balancing Technician (6,000 hours)

Where to Look? Go to the Apprenticeship & Training Division website: Select the ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’ tab to the left-hand side. Read through the trade descriptions by clicking on the blue trade name under the picture Contact the committee directly

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