Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled trade through training on the job (practical experience) plus acquiring the related technical knowledge, usually in a classroom. Training is given under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Administration of Apprenticeship Training
Related Instruction Programs ( 
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Requirements
In many instances, a high school or equivalency diploma is required. Related instruction is taken in a classroom setting typically in the evenings or weekends outside working hours. A minimum of 144 hours per year of related instruction is required in a program.
Partnership
More than 300 apprenticeable occupations offer training through an apprenticeship program in New York State.
Apprenticeship opportunities depend on industry needs. Currently there are needs in the following trades:
- Construction
- Culinary
- Health [Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)]
- Manufacturing
- Police
- Firefighters
- Child Care
- and others
Related Instruction
Related instruction is taken typically in the evenings or weekends outside working hours in a classroom setting. A minimum of 144 hours per year of related instruction is required in a program.
Apprenticeship opportunities depend on industry needs. However, in all cases, openings are filled without regard to race, creed, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, or age.
Current Recruitments
For a listing of programs that are recruiting new apprentices visit the Department of Labor's
Apprenticeship Opportunities.
Memos to the Field
Apprenticeship Related Classroom Instruction (
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Contact Information
For more information on Apprenticeship Programs in your area or the name of the DLEA in your county, contact the NY State Apprenticeship Coordinator at:
Tom Orsini, Team Leader
Adult Education Team
Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 307EB
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-8940
Fax: (518) 486-1751
Email: torsini@mail.nysed.gov