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Apprenticeships

What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship refers to training programs that offer on-the-job training combined with technical classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. The U.S Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration External link opens in a new window provides a range of information to on Registered Apprenticeships.

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    Workforce Investment Act programs are offered to youth between the ages of 14-21. Youth services providers offer programs to assist young people in reaching individual academic goals (high school diploma recovery or GED) and developing basic job skills as they make the transition from being older youth to young adults. All WIA services for youth are offered at no cost to the participant.

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    Looking for an Apprenticeship Program but cannot find a Program Sponsor?
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    Then access this searchable database provided through the US Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship.  Programs offered in the State of Illinois are listed by county, trade, and participating employers.

    To find out more about apprenticeship programs and their sponsors in the State of Illinois, visit the DOL Office of Apprenticeship External link opens in a new windowweb site.


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