Apprenticeship/Work

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Information

Get paid to learn! An apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled occupation through paid on-the-job training and related classroom training. 


How do I Qualify?

You must meet the employer's minimum qualifications for employment. Each employer has different minimum qualifications. Most require:

What is my Training Like?

Each trade has a standard training outline and a definite term of training listed in years.

As a registered apprentice, you may progress according to that training term. Or, you may become skilled more quickly or more slowly than the training term. You may even start your apprenticeship with credit toward your goal. This is because your employer may choose to award you credit for prior work experience or coursework in the occupation.

You work under the guidance of experienced craft workers called journeyworkers. From them, you learn the skills of the trade. As you master each skill, you become a more productive employee.

At the same time you are working, you are also required to attend classroom related instruction. This is usually in the evenings. The place and time of instruction is set up by the employer and the local educational provider(s). It may be at one or more of these locations:

Your progress is tracked by:

·         You

·         Your employer

·         Your educational provider

At the successful completion of each registered apprenticeship, the Department of Labor awards the apprentice with a "Certificate of Completion." This is a nationally-recognized credential.

How do I Find out About Open Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships have to be openly recruiting for you to apply. Check out the following website for open apprenticeships:

·     Active Sponsors and Programs

·     Apprenticeship Announcements

Additional Information

Work/Training 

Going to work when you graduate high school may mean taking a year to work locally and save money for college, or to try to figure out what you want to do, or working to begin your career.

Below are some opportunities locally for you to begin your career. 

Simmons Machine Tool Corp Partnership with HVCC

Interested students can enter into an agreement with Simmons and HVCC's Center for Advanced Manufacturing where you work and attend classes, having all or a portion of your tuition reimbursed by Simmons (reimbursement determined on a scale with GPA).

St. Peters  Health Partners

Offers entry level positions with room for growth and expansion into other career fields.  Students can go in and apply here. They can expect a recruiter to reach back out to them to go through their interests and guide them through the recruitment process.


**COMING SOON**

Off-Shore Wind Manufacturing

The Port of Albany is slated to house a wind tower manufacturing facility for the state’s wind energy project, and the Port of Coeymans is being considered for cutting-edge turbine foundation manufacturing. It is anticipated that 350 new long-term jobs will be created at the port facility alone and many additional positions will be created to fill industry needs. Jobs include project managers, quality control personnel, positions related to welding and fabrication as well as construction and electrical mechanical positions. 

HVCC will be ready to support the development of the industry by training workers in the field. 

Workforce Development 

HVCC and SUNY Schenectady provide professional development to people throughout the Capital District - whether trying to begin a career, advance, or change careers.

HVCC Workforce Development 

Offers online, self paced, and instructor lead classes in a variety of fields (a sample listed below)

SUNY Schenectady Workforce Development

Offers online, self paced, and instructor lead classes in a variety of fields (a sample listed below)