Apprentices receive pay increases as they learn to perform more complex tasks.
When they become journeypersons, they increase their chances of finding a well-paying job in industry and may become supervisors or go into business for themselves. A. Typically, Apprenticeships last two to four years depending on industry requirements. A wide range of occupations are available, from baker to heavy equipment operator. Not all programs are available in every part of the state. The variety of available occupations depend on local industry needs.