| What is Apprenticeship? |
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Apprenticeship
is a relationship between an employer and an employee during which the
worker--the apprentice--learns a craft. You "earn while you
learn" through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom
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| What
does apprenticeship training involve? |
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Apprenticeship
training typically includes: |
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| Types
of apprenticeship programs |
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There
are two fundamental types of apprenticeship programs: Youth
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| Apprenticeship--Benefits |
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With
Apprenticeship Training you'll have: |
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- On
the Job Training
- Regular
Pay Increases
- Health
Insurance Benefits
- Improved
Job Security
- Nationally
Recognized Certification
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- College
Accredited Courses
- Leadership
Development
- Career
Advancement
- Higher
Wages
- A
Lifetime Career
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To
receive more info about apprenticeship training with ABA, in the Phoenix
area contact Doug Mills by phone 602.274.8222 or email
dmills@azbuilders.org, in
Southern Arizona contact Larry Copenhaver at 520.881.7930 or email
lcopenhaver@azbuilders.org. |
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| Apprentice-level
pay |
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Apprentices
are employees. Generally, an apprentice's pay starts out at about half
that of the average journey-level worker employed by the same company and
increases regularly throughout apprenticeship. By the end of the formal
training period, the apprentice will receive the wages of a skilled,
journey-level craft worker. |
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| Planned,
day-by-day training on the job under proper supervision |
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Apprentices
work and learn under experienced people know as journey workers.
Apprentices will earn their own journey-level status when they
successfully complete their apprenticeships. Under the guidance of journey
workers, apprentices learn every aspect of the craft over time and perform
the work under less and less supervision. |
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| Related
technical, classroom instruction |
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Related
instruction generally takes place in a classroom. The teaching covers
techniques of the craft and also the theory behind the techniques. It
includes detailed presentations of how typical tasks are performed, and
especially the safety precautions that must be taken. Experienced craft
workers and other skilled professionals teach classes. Classes require
study of craft manuals and educational materials. |
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| Specified
length of apprenticeship |
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Apprenticeships
usually last from two to four years. Opportunities begin as early as the
10th or 11th grade and continue after high school graduation. |
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| Youth
Apprenticeship programs |
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Youth
Apprenticeships offer students, beginning in the 10th or 11th grade, a
course of study that brings together academics, work-site learning, and
paid work experience--all before high school graduation, These
apprenticeships are also called School-to-Career programs. These programs
are linked to post-high school options and preparation for the world of
work. After high school, you can enter a Standard Apprenticeship program
at an advanced level or enter a community college and apply Youth
Apprenticeship credits toward a two year degree. |
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| Standard
Apprenticeship programs |
For
high school graduates, construction apprenticeship programs will put you
on the payroll while you learn the skills and knowledge you need to earn
top wages in a craft.
While you are working, you'll spend several hours each week in formal classes
learning related technical material and practical applications in your
craft. Courses are devoted to teaching the latest techniques and
technology that will make you a valuable employee. |
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