This requires special effort on the part of both the student and instructor since it will require individual instruction on the part of the instructor and independent learning on part of the student. If at all possible, it is recommended that students enter into the program at the beginning of the fall quarter, not the winter or spring quarters. Applicants can find Apprenticeship opening announcements posted at the Bureau of Labor and Industries, local schools, community colleges, Oregon Employment Department offices, local newspapers and community organizations.
Announcements contain all the details about the application process.
The Apprenticeship selection committee views applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum occupational requirements and then schedules an interview or examination. If an applicant is qualified and selected to join the Apprenticeship program, he or she is placed on a qualified list. Employers use this list to fill Apprenticeship vacancies as they become available. Typically, Apprenticeships last two to four years depending on industry requirements. And, like fellow workers, an apprentice can also be subject to industry layoffs.