2. Brainstorm  What is an apprentice?  What types of careers might be achievable through an apprenticeship?

3. Definition  Relationship between employer and employee during which the apprentice learns a highly skilled occupation  Programs combine classroom and on the job training

4. Paying for Apprenticeships  Sponsors  Plan  Administer  Pay for training program

5. Apprenticeable Occupations  TONS!  Examples  Electrician  HVAC Installer  Air Conditioning Mechanic  Plumber  Carpet Layer  Carpenter  Machinist  Police Officer  Also:  Food & Retail Managers  Motorcycle Repairman  Nursing Assistant  Paralegal  Medical Assistant & Transcriptionist  Bartender  Instrument Maker  Cook  Field Service Engineer

6. Advantages  Learn by DOING  Combine with community college courses – get a degree  Education focused on specific trade you want  Valuable, marketable skills gained

7. Pre-Apprenticeships  Prepare individuals to enter and succeed in apprenticeship programs  Programs have partnerships with Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors  Expand career pathway opportunities  Benefits  Learn about careers  Qualify to meet minimum standards of Registered Apprenticeship programs  Classroom and tech training  Build literacy, math, English, and work-readiness skills  Advance into Registered Apprenticeship program

8. Apprenticeships Webquest  Use websites available from the US Dept of Labor to answer questions  http://www.doleta.gov/OA/preapprentice.cfm  http://www.doleta.gov/oa/apprentices_new.cfm  http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/forms_pdfs/employer/training/2012- 14%20List%20of%20Apprenticeable%20Occupations.pdf  What is an apprenticeship?  How are apprenticeships paid for?  What are some advantages of apprenticeships?  What is the purpose of a pre-apprenticeship?  Looking at the list of apprenticeable jobs, which ones surprise you? Why?  Which jobs are most appealing to you? Did you know that they were apprenticeable?