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20. How can I get into an apprenticeship program?
Once you have decided which trade you wish to pursue as a career, you must find out which apprenticeship programs are open for application and follow the appropriate application procedures.
21. How can I find out about apprenticeship openings?
You must contact the JAC which has jurisdiction over the trade that you are pursuing. Keep in mind that if you live in a major metropolitan area, there may be more than one JAC per trade. For example, there are approximately six different JAC's, each having its own program, for the Electrical Construction industry in the San Jose-San Francisco area alone!
22. What kind of services do the Employment and Training Administration and State Apprenticeship Councils provide?
These government financed agencies offer a wealth of information and services regarding current private sector apprenticeship programs in your area. You should make every effort to contact them and take advantage of the services that they have to offer.
23. What are the usual application procedures for apprenticeship?
Application procedures vary from program to program. Contact the appropriate JAC and make sure that you get all the details regarding application procedures. There may be a large turnout to obtain applications, so plan to arrive early. Find out beforehand if you have to provide documents such as:
24. What are the usual minimum qualifications?
Most programs require that the applicant:
20. How can I get into an apprenticeship program?
Once you have decided which trade you wish to pursue as a career, you must find out which apprenticeship programs are open for application and follow the appropriate application procedures.
21. How can I find out about apprenticeship openings?
You must contact the JAC which has jurisdiction over the trade that you are pursuing. Keep in mind that if you live in a major metropolitan area, there may be more than one JAC per trade. For example, there are approximately six different JAC's, each having its own program, for the Electrical Construction industry in the San Jose-San Francisco area alone!
22. What kind of services do the Employment and Training Administration and State Apprenticeship Councils provide?
These government financed agencies offer a wealth of information and services regarding current private sector apprenticeship programs in your area. You should make every effort to contact them and take advantage of the services that they have to offer.
23. What are the usual application procedures for apprenticeship?
Application procedures vary from program to program. Contact the appropriate JAC and make sure that you get all the details regarding application procedures. There may be a large turnout to obtain applications, so plan to arrive early. Find out beforehand if you have to provide documents such as:
- Proof of citizenship or legal residency
- High school transcripts
- Driver's License
24. What are the usual minimum qualifications?
Most programs require that the applicant:
- Be at least 18 years of age ( 17 in some cases)
- Have a high school diploma or GED (general equivalency diploma) Click Here To Buy The Study Guide!
- Be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Be in excellent physical condition
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