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.

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: http://www.labor.state.ny.us/pressreleases/ApprenticeshipArchive.shtm

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