Paid work. Guided learning. A recognized credential.
Apprenticeships can open the door to a lasting career.
Free Local Job & Training Help →Learn how American Job Centers can help with local openings, employer referrals and eligible training.A Registered Apprenticeship is a job from the beginning. You earn wages, learn under experienced workers, complete related instruction and build toward a portable credential.
National apprenticeship center
Begin with sources that lead somewhere useful.
Programs recruit on different schedules. If you do not see an opening today, find the program sponsor, ask when the next application period begins and contact an American Job Center for local assistance.
Apprenticeship Job Finder
Search current apprenticeship openings by occupation and location, then apply with the employer or program sponsor.
Job ListingsSearch Apprenticeship Openings ↗02Career Seekers at Apprenticeship.gov
Understand the paid job, classroom instruction, mentoring, wage progression and credential that define Registered Apprenticeship.
TrainingExplore Career Seekers at Apprenticeship.gov ↗03Registered Program and Partner Finder
Search programs and registered partners by state when a current opening is not displayed.
TrainingExplore Registered Program and Partner Finder ↗04State Apprenticeship Offices
Scroll past the system explanation to the state-by-state directory; select your state to contact the agency responsible for registered programs.
TrainingExplore State Apprenticeship Offices ↗05American Job Centers
Ask a local workforce counselor about apprenticeships, supportive services and help meeting entry requirements.
Employment AssistanceExplore American Job Centers ↗06Helmets to Hardhats
Connect transitioning service members, veterans, Guard and Reserve members with skilled-trade apprenticeship opportunities.
TrainingExplore Helmets to Hardhats ↗07My Next Move for Veterans
Translate a military occupation into related civilian careers before choosing an apprenticeship or training pathway.
Career GuidanceExplore My Next Move for Veterans ↗08Job Corps
Eligible young adults can explore no-cost career training, including pre-apprenticeship and industry-recognized credentials.
TrainingExplore Job Corps ↗09Trade and Industry Programs
Explore apprenticeship pathways across construction, healthcare, technology, energy, transportation, education and advanced manufacturing.
TrainingExplore Trade and Industry Programs ↗10electrical training ALLIANCE
Find local IBEW/NECA apprenticeship training centers for electrical careers. Ask the local center about application dates, entry requirements and available placements.
TrainingExplore electrical training ALLIANCE ↗11United Association Apprenticeships
Explore plumbing, pipefitting, welding and HVACR apprenticeship pathways. Contact a local UA program for its application process and requirements.
TrainingExplore United Association Apprenticeships ↗12United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Connect with your local council to ask about carpentry and related trade apprenticeships, recruitment dates and training requirements.
TrainingExplore United Brotherhood of Carpenters ↗Apprenticeship is larger than the building trades
Look across growing industries.
Registered programs now extend into traditional and nontraditional occupations. Availability varies by employer and location. Select a field to open the official industry directory, then choose the relevant industry.
Applying and Eligibility
Apply directly with the employer or program sponsor. Each program sets its own age, education, testing and other entry requirements and recruitment schedule. Pre-apprenticeship or classroom training alone is not a paid apprenticeship. Job Corps generally serves eligible low-income young adults ages 16–24; ask the program about its eligibility rules. Local training funding requires separate approval.
Protect yourself from misleading training offers.
“Apprenticeship” is sometimes used loosely. A Registered Apprenticeship should provide paid employment, structured on-the-job learning, related instruction, progressive wage increases and a nationally recognized credential. Confirm the sponsor and registration with the responsible state or federal apprenticeship office before paying fees or sharing sensitive information. The records tool below is for completed apprenticeship transcripts; it does not verify a prospective training offer.
Retrieve Completed Apprenticeship Records ↗