United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) Element 11 Page 131

Objectives Learn about: The benefits of participating in this program Eligibility criteria The four steps to earning an apprenticeship certificate Sources of more information

Benefits 1 Earn an US Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion/ Journeyworker card Recognized and valued by virtually all firms in the US with technical and skilled trades employees Required for many positions with these firms These positions typically provide above average wages, benefits, and job security

Benefits 2 Save time (up to fours years or 8000 hours) by completing an apprenticeship program before you separate from the Navy No cost to you You complete the requirements by logging your work hours in your current job

Eligibility 1 Minimum of one year left on current enlistment (but many trades require several years of on-the- job-learning) High school diploma or GED Must have completed the required formal classroom instruction (e.g. A School) for the trade

Eligibility 2 The trade you select must be aligned with your current primary job at your current assigned command, NOT a collateral duty or temporary duty assignment (96% of rates have a related program) You can only be enrolled in one trade at a time

The Four Steps https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/steps-in-apprenticeship-process/index.htm

Learn more: Read the Map to Success Program Guide https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/ProgramGuide.pdf

Review the Work Processes Schedule for the trade you are considering https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/navyRates.htm

To request more information or assistance 1. Use the VOLED Assistance Center Help Request link at https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/contact.htm Choose "USMAP" for the category. Place your USMAP Member ID in the subject line. Always include your full name, and Rate in the comments section 2. Send an email to usmap@livehelpnow.net

To request information or assistance 3. The old fashioned way Naval Education and Training Center ATTN: USMAP 640 Roberts Avenue Building 502 Pensacola, FL 32511-5155 4. Call them at: Phone: 1-877-838-1659 Commercial: 1-757-492-4684 Fax: (850) 452-6060 (DSN 459)

Resources USMAP website https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/index.htm OPNAV 1560. 10D Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9kVeOSgDNo

Resources National Standards for apprenticeship programs (read this before registering!) https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/National%20Standards.pdf PDF Registration form https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/1560_1.pdf (Electronic registration is also available on USMAP website) October 2018 Update (for NCs!) https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=107260

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