1. United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)
Element 11
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2. Objectives Learn about: The benefits of participating in this program
Eligibility criteria
The four steps to earning an apprenticeship certificate
Sources of more information

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. The Four Steps

8. Learn more: Read the Map to Success Program Guide

9. Review the Work Processes Schedule for the trade you are considering

10. To request more information or assistance
1. Use the VOLED Assistance Center Help Request
link at
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 to

11. To request information or assistance
3. The old fashioned way
Naval Education and Training Center ATTN: USMAP 640 Roberts Avenue Building 502 Pensacola, FL
4. Call them at:
Phone:
Commercial:
Fax: (850) (DSN 459)

12. Resources
USMAP website
OPNAV D
Video at

13. Resources
National Standards for apprenticeship programs (read this before registering!)
PDF Registration form
(Electronic registration is also available on USMAP website)
October 2018 Update (for NCs!)

14. Questions?