Tech apprenticeships last between six months and one year. Apprentices work 30 hours/week as a studio tech and have 10 hours/week to focus on making their own work. PGC also provides a stipend of $500/month, housing, and health insurance. Tech apprentices share a townhome adjacent to Pittsburgh Glass Center.   Tech apprentices should leave PGC with the basic knowledge necessary to run and/or work in any glass studio. The apprenticeship trains individuals in the proper operation and care of equipment in all four PGC studios, and it provides real-world experience in the day-to-day operation of a facility that caters to glassworkers of all skill levels. Apprentices can expect to handle many routine responsibilities, including studio cleaning and equipment maintenance.   Regular duties require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Apprentices will be working in the public eye and represent PGC, and therefore, applicants are expected to be enthusiastic about engaging visitors.