CAREER SEEKERS
Have questions about apprenticeship? Discover how you can benefit and get started on your career journey today.
Are you searching for a meaningful career but aren’t sure where or how to find it?
Perhaps you’ve been working for a few years, but you see your current position leading nowhere. Maybe you’ve considered going back to school, but aren’t sure how you could afford it, much less take the time to attend classes. College may not be right for you, plus a degree doesn’t guarantee a job or that you’ll learn the necessary skills.
Gear Up | Adult Specialized Apprenticeship Program provides you with a two-year career pathway to success as you alternate between classroom training and on-the-job, paid work experience. Innovative companies are looking for talent – Explore Apprenticeship to find out if Gear Up is right for you.
Benefits
Career seekers enjoy these benefits:
- Getting an education in a highly marketable, in-demand field to develop as a professional and earn higher wages.
- Gaining valuable work experience and skills.
- Being mentored by coworkers and supervisors, many of whom have years of experience.
- Receiving financial assistance and being equipped with necessary supplies and materials to learn portable skills.
- Obtaining nationally recognized credentials in fewer than 24 months.*
- Being paid to participate.*
*Depending on the specific career path
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What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a pathway for you to earn while you learn. As part of the Gear Up program, you’ll get paid while learning job-specific skills in an in-demand career and gaining real-world work experience. At the same time, you’ll earn a nationally recognized, portable credential that can boost your career to the next level.
Why is it Important?
Like you, many workers and career seekers want to fast-track their career goals, earn competitive wages, and obtain financial stability. The Gear Up | Adult Specialized Apprenticeship Program (ASAP) allows you to quickly start in one of many in-demand professions.
94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain employment, with an average annual salary of $70,000
Why Become an Apprentice?
Apprenticeships are an “earn and learn” model, meaning you will earn wages while learning on the job. By participating in the Gear Up program, you will obtain paid, relevant work experience while acquiring the skills and credentials that many employers are seeking.
Who Can Become an Apprentice?
An apprenticeship is for anyone 18 years and older seeking to jumpstart their career in an in-demand industry. For more information regarding the Gear Up Apprenticeship Program, fill out the form below.
Why wait to gain skills and unleash your potential when you can start now? Become an apprentice to get started in the career you’re planning for, today.
Gear Up | ASAP (Adult Specialized Apprenticeship Program) is a proven solution for learning a skilled trade while earning a certification that you can use to further your career.
Start Earning
Earn a competitive wage from your employer during training.
Mentorship
Receive on-the-job learning under the instruction of an experienced mentor who provides one-on-one support.
Flexible Training
Acquire the skills and credentials employers seek, both on the job and in the classroom.
Industry Skills
Get structured on-the-job training, using the tools of the trade, to learn business-related skills.
Credentials
Earn a portable, statewide or nationally recognized certification within your chosen industry.
The length of an apprenticeship program can vary depending on the employer, complexity of the occupation, industry, and program specifics.