Apprenticeships & Trades

For many high school graduates that are interested in joining the work force in a skilled labor job, apprenticeships are an amazing opportunity to get training while earning a high wage.

• Learning by Doing:
  Apprenticeships are known for their hands-on approach, where learners directly apply their knowledge in a real work environment. 

• Combines Training with Work:
  Apprenticeships include both practical, job-related training and theoretical classroom education. 

• Industry-Driven:
  Apprenticeships are often created with the needs of specific industries in mind, ensuring that apprentices develop the skills required for those industries. 

• Mentorship:
  Apprentices often work under the guidance of a mentor, a skilled professional in the field, who provides support and guidance. 

• Wage Increases:
  Apprenticeships can offer a pathway to a higher-paying job through skill development and experience gained during the apprenticeship. 

• Nationally-Recognized Credentials:
  Successful completion of a Registered Apprenticeship program can lead to a portable, nationally-recognized credential. 

• Benefits:

  • Earning a wage while gaining skills and experience, rather than accumulating student debt. 

  • Developing in-demand skills that lead to good-paying jobs. 

  • Receiving hands-on training and mentoring from experienced professionals. 

• Apprenticeship Levels:
  Apprenticeships can be classified as Intermediate, Advanced, Higher, and Degree Apprenticeships. 

• Apprenticeship Durations:
  Apprenticeships can last from 1-4 years, depending on the occupation. Four years is common for most professional trade occupations but shorter apprenticeships are becoming popular. 

Trade Schools

• TSTC

• Universal Technical Institute

• Aveda

• Central Texas Beauty College

Apprenticeships

A Day In The Life Videos:

• Electrician: A Day In the Life of an IBEW Apprentice video

• Electrician: Another Day in the Life of an Electrician

• Carpenters: A Day In The Life of a Carpenter

• Plumbers and Pipefitters: A Day in the Life of a Plumber/Pipefitter

• Sheet Metal Workers: A Day in the Life of a Sheetmetal Worker

• Sprinkler Fitters: A Day in the Life of a Sprinkler Fitter

• Iron Workers: A Day in the Life of an Ironworker

• Laborer Union: A Day in the Life of a Laborer

Austin Area Apprenticeships