A. Fourteen years of age in any occupation during the hours school is in session. A. Work permit certificates are required for students under 16 years of age at all times. School superintendents, principals, designated issuing school officers and Representatives of the Labor and Industrial Division issue work permit certificates. There are no hour or time restrictions for students 16 years of age or over. A. Apprenticeship is a training method where a person works under a written agreement with or for master craftsmen in a craft of trade for a specified length of time in return for instruction.
Work is required in the craft or trade along with classroom training.
The apprentice is paid for the work in that craft or trade, but the required classroom training is provided to him or her for free. Pay usually starts at about half the journeyman's rate with full fringe benefit rates added. At the end of training, the apprentice usually takes an exam for a license in that trade or craft. Most programs require applicants to be at least 18 years of age and have proof of high school education by diploma or equivalency certificate. The Labor and Industrial Division issues the minimum wage rate for each public works project which should be posted in a prominent place at the job site.