Schools, community colleges, and industry training centers provide classroom training. Apprenticeship trains workers to meet industry standards for a given occupation. Employers and skilled workers design training programs that meet the individual and changing needs of Oregon industries and technology. Apprenticeship is a proven way to train people for careers that demand a wide range of skills, knowledge, and independent judgment. Most apprenticeship programs last two to four years.
Apprentices are dedicated learners and skilled employees.
An Apprentice is a highly motivated individual who undertakes a long-term training program. An Apprentice may be a man or a woman, either newly entering the work force or looking to upgrade current skills, someone already working in the construction trades, or in service and industrial occupations. Apprenticeable occupations range from baker to heavy equipment operator, from tool and die maker to high tech programmer. A list of nearly 80 apprenticeable trades is available from your local apprenticeship office. An Apprentice is usually a full-time employee who is learning while earning.