According to the U.S. Department of labor, A apprenticeship, “is an arrangement that includes a paid-work component and an educational or instructional component, wherein an individual obtains workplace-relevant knowledge and skills.”

The Apprentice can be a part of a private apprenticeship program that’s operated by the company or can be a registered apprenticeship, a program that meets national standards for registration with the U.S. Department of Labor (or federally recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies such as ApprenticeOHIO)

To learn more about apprenticeships visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship 101: Earn While You Learn.

• U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about apprenticeship programs answered by the USDOL.
  #ApprenticeshipWorks Video Series.
   
• ApprenticeOhio Programs – The Ohio State Apprenticeship Council helps explain Ohio Apprentice Programs for both those looking for opportunities and companies wanting to start their own program
   
• Greater Cincinnati Apprenticeship Council - "An organization of union building trade apprenticeship program directors. Their purpose is to educate the community about the value of apprenticeship and the benefits of a career in the building trades industry."

Ohio Apprentice Programs Locators

• Ohio Apprenticeship Resource
• Current Openings In Ohio
• Search By Occupations at Ohio Means Jobs

National Apprentice Programs

• Apprenticeship Finder - Search for apprenticeships by keyword and location.
• Youthbuild – “A non-profit dedicated to providing pathways to productive livelihoods and community leadership for low-income youths through building affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in their neighborhoods and other community assets such as schools, playgrounds, and community centers.”

• Associated Electrical Contractors Independent Electrical Contractors Central Ohio Chapter
• Cleveland Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
• Great Lakes Area Boilermakers Apprenticeship Program
• Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Electricians Union Local 38
• Ironworkers Local Union 172
• IUOE Local 18
• Journey Steel
• ODOT's Highway Maintenance Worker apprenticeship program
• Ohio Carpenter's Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program
• Ohio Laborers' Training and Apprenticeship
• Ohio Laborers' Training Center
• OHIO Senior Only Credential Program
• Ohio State Association Union of Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Sprinkler Fitters, & Service Technicians
• The Dayton JATC
• Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

• U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Page – Offers tips and resources for becoming an apprentice and starting apprentice Programs.
• The Benefits and Costs of Apprenticeships: A Business Perspective
• The After-School Apprenticeship Program Toolkit - Strategies to develop a high-quality apprenticeship experience for high school youth
• A Quick-Start Toolkit - Building Registered Apprenticeship Programs
• Youth with Disabilities Entering the Workplace through Apprenticeship Establishing New Apprenticeship Programs
• The Federal Resources Playbook for Registered Apprenticeship
• Advancing Apprenticeship As A Workforce Strategy: An Assessment and Planning Tool For The Public Workforce System

For a complete list of ApprenticeOhio contacts based on county, click HERE.

For a list of contacts for all states please visit HERE.