A. Costs vary depending on the program. It's important for apprentices to have reliable transportation available in order to get to a job on time, travel from job site to job site or run errands associated with the job. Some programs supply or pay for these requirements and others do not. It's important to talk with the committee about the requirements, the costs to the apprentice and whether there is any financial help available. Highly trained journey workers are sought by industry for well-paying jobs.
Many journey workers advance to become supervisors or superintendents.
Others, with additional years of advanced studies, go on to become technicians and engineers. There are many opportunities for advancement, depending on the abilities, attitudes and ambitions of the individual. Some apprenticeship committees give credit for prior training. Each committee should have a policy describing if and how credit for prior experience will be granted. If eligible, an apprentice may use veterans' benefits while registered in an apprenticeship program.