Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a formal way of learning a skill or trade by working with someone who is in that particular field or profession. Apprenticeship programs almost always include class study along with a full-time job. Apprenticeships usually cover periods of time specified by the government or labor unions. One advantage of an apprenticeship is that rather than paying for the training themselves, the apprentice is being paid while learning a skill. Compared to countries like Germany and Switzerland, youth apprenticeship is an underutilized education and workforce strategy in the U.S., but it's gaining steam in many states. Additional information on apprenticeships can be found at the Department of Labor website.