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Apprenticeships and paid training: explore the route

Understand registered apprenticeships, employer-sponsored training and the difference between a sponsor listing and a current opening.

Explore the public records by state

Partner locations from the public Apprenticeship.gov download. These are not current job openings. Read the coverage limits.

Learn while working

A registered apprenticeship combines paid work, structured learning and mentorship. The occupation and sponsor determine recruitment, locations, entry requirements and the training schedule.

A school may deliver classroom instruction for an apprenticeship, prepare applicants for it or offer a separate course. Ask which arrangement applies.

Search the official Apprenticeship Job Finder ↗

Check the opportunity, not just the name

  • Is the sponsor currently recruiting, and for which occupation and location?
  • Is a separate employer application or hiring offer required?
  • What are the starting wage, progression, travel and classroom commitments?
  • What equipment or fees will you pay, and are there repayment terms?
  • What credential is awarded and how can you verify registered status?

Different providers, different arrangements

Examples of distinct provider models, not a list of verified open apprenticeships. Follow each provider’s current information for eligibility, recruitment and terms.

Investigate local support

Your state workforce source and American Job Center can help you explore training support and local routes.

Find your state’s workforce training source →