APPRENTICESHIP: �TIME TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Hello!
Allison Styffe�College & Career Counselor
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INTERESTED IN THE TRADES?
Don’t know where to start? — we’re here to help!
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HERE’S WHAT WE’LL LOOK AT TOGETHER TONIGHT
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Pre-
Apprentice-ship
Apprentice-ship application
Apprentice-
ship FAQs
Benefits
College Programs
On-the-job-training
�An apprenticeship is a program that prepares you for a specific type of job that meets a company’s need for highly skilled employees.
Apprenticeship combines on-the-job training and paid work, meaning you receive a wage throughout the program.
Requirements
�Most programs require participants to be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and have the physical ability to perform the job.
Many trades require a certain level of math, and others will provide the necessary classes to get your skills up.
SO,�WHAT IS AN APPRENTICE-SHIP?
Trade/craft
�Skilled manual or mechanical work.
Apprentice
A person who is learning a trade while being supervised on the job site and also receiving classroom instruction relevant to the job.
Journeyman
Journeywoman
�A person who has completed their apprenticeship training, can work unsupervised, and reaches a higher payscale.
You are now a master of your trade!
Terminology
A PAYCHECK
�From the first day of your training, you get paid. You receive a wage while you’re training, and it continues to increase as your skills increase.
You are on the way to a fulfilling career with little to no debt.
TRAINING
�You receive on the job training from experts in the field.
Classroom instruction is also part of the apprenticeship training. The classes you take will be directly related to your field and can be applied toward a degree or certification.
CERTIFICATION
�At the end of your program you will receive a credential that is recognized nationwide.
The Office of Apprenticeship in the U.S. Department of Labor develops a list of nationally recognized apprenticeships.�
Apprentice Wage Scale Example
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Pay Period | OJT Hours | Percentage | Wage per hr. |
1 | 0-1000 | 50% | $20 |
2 | 1001-2550 | 60% | $24 |
3 | 2551-4000 | 70% | $28 |
4 | 4001-5500 | 80% | $32 |
5 | 5501-7000 | 90% | $36 |
State University (you pay)
1st year: $26,000 paid
2nd year: $26,000 paid
3rd year: $26,000 paid
4th year: $26,000 paid
Total paid or borrowed: $104,000
Job: unknown
Salary: unknown
Union Electrical Apprenticeship (you earn)
1st year: $40,670 earned
2nd year: $50,250 earned
3rd year: $62,210 earned
4th year: $77,755 earned
Total earned while learning: $230,885
Job: Journey level electrician
Salary: $99,528 and up
Difference between college and apprenticeship: Example
Career ladders
Is there room for advancement in the trades? YES!
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.Journey worker . �� .Foreman . �� .General Foreman . �� . Supervisor.
.Project Manager . �� .Safety Officer . �� .Apprentice Instructor . �� . Union Leader_.
Business Owner_
How long?
How much?
Apprenticeship lengths vary by trade, but typically 2-5 years.
A few trades have the apprentice pay for classroom time and books, but the majority provide full scholarships to all students.
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Researching Trades
Look for a career that interests you; don’t let the wages be the deciding factor. Call companies and union halls to ask if you can do an informational interview with one of their Journey workers.
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Researching Trades
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..+ daily working conditions .
+ job environment (commercial, industrial, residential, etc.). �� .+ typical hours . �� .+ Opportunities for advancement .
Questions to ask:
Prepare to apply
There are several steps to the process; do your research and get started early.
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Prepare to apply
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Pre-Apprenticeship
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The College Route
Community Colleges across Oregon & the nation offer trades!
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The College Route to the Trades
Example: Vet Tech
The following community colleges offer vet tech programs:
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The College Route to the Trades
Example: Electrician
The following community colleges offer electrician programs:
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The College Route to the Trades
Oregon Promise can get you there!
State-based aid for Oregon community colleges only; pays up to 90 credits��Qualify:
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