Apprentices who successfully complete registered programs receive Certificates of Completion from the U.S. Department of Labor or a federally-approved State Apprenticeship Agency. These credentials are recognized worldwide as the measure of a skilled professional. The application process requires extensive preparation and planning. The BAT is available to help companies prepare their applications. When the application is approved, the company may commence its program.
Apprentices are employees.
Generally, their pay starts at about half of an experienced journeyperson's wages, and increases periodically throughout the apprenticeship period, based on their mastery of the required job skills. Qualified candidates should be recruited and should fill out a detailed application. The Committee should interview prospective apprentices and determine their merits based on qualifications for the job and the company's needs. The interview should be handled just like any professional employment interview. Many companies choose to administer company-designed or standardized tests to measure skills, interests and aptitudes.