When they become journey workers, they increase their chances of finding a well-paying job in industry and may become supervisors or go into business for themselves. Apprenticeship committees, made up of employee and employer representatives from the specific industries, operate apprenticeship programs. Both state and federal government have a role in regulating apprenticeship programs. A. Individual apprenticeship committees take applications for their program. They advertise that they are accepting applications through an opening announcement.
Announcements contain the details about the application process.
You can also access statewide apprenticeship openings at this website. The waiting period, from the date an application is filed to placement in an apprenticeship program, varies by industry. It can last from two weeks to two years. This is a competitive process and it's not unusual for people to apply more than once. The apprenticeship committee reviews applications to make sure the applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the program.