Apprenticeships
Ever think of becoming a world-class chef? Maybe plumbing, bricklaying, or hairstyling is the right career for you. From agricultural mechanic to welder, there are numerous occupations you can learn through becoming an apprentice. Being an apprentice is an opportunity to learn from a master the skills, pitfalls, and ins and outs of a skilled trade. If you want to be a carpenter or cabinetmaker, the best way for you to learn is to observe, shadow, and work with a master carpenter or cabinetmaker. Depending on the trade, it can take between one and four years to complete an apprenticeship program.
While an apprentice, you will get supervision on the job as well as classroom-type instruction. Apprenticeship programs usually conform to state standards, although your aptitude and previous experience can affect the length of your apprenticeship. Specifically, apprentices are often sponsored by a company, labor organization, trade association, education trust, or a combination of thereof.
Again, apprenticeships come in all shapes and sizes. As an apprentice, you actually work full-time for your sponsor, but at the end of your tenure, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion, a nationally recognized credential. An apprenticeship is a self-contained education for your future.
Information on apprenticeship opportunities in Delaware are provided below. Click on one of the links for potential apprentices and find information on what apprenticeship is, what trades you can enter as an apprentice, and how you can take the plunge!
Education Services and Resources for Delaware
