The variety of available occupations depend on local industry needs. List of apprenticeable occupations. My chosen occupation is not on the list. An apprentice works as steadily as the average industry worker. And, like fellow workers, an apprentice can also be subject to industry layoffs.
Most employers make an effort to have the apprentice work as steadily as possible.
Although it varies from industry to industry, the average starting wage of an apprentice is about 50 percent of a journeyperson's rate of pay. A. Apprentices are required to attend approximately 144 hours of school per year. This usually works out to one or two evenings per week during the regular school year. Apprentices can earn credit towards an associate degree at a community college for classroom hours and for the completion of an Apprenticeship program. A. Anyone who meets the minimum qualifications can apply, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.