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| What
is an Apprentice? |
| An apprentice is a
worker who learns a skilled trade through planned,
supervised on-the-job training and related classroom
instruction. An apprentice is a regular part of the work
force and earns wages while acquiring important skills for
the trade. The length of an apprenticeship program ranges (
depending on the trade ) from two to five years. At
completion of the program, an apprentice becomes a
journeyman, fully qualified to perform the work of their
trade and earn full pay for their skills.
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| How do I
prepare for apprenticeship? |
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For those interested
in becoming a skilled journeyman, the importance of a
well-rounded high school education cannot be over
emphasized. A strong background in math, reading and science
is helpful. Good attendance is a
NECESSITY. It is very important that an apprentice in any
trade have reliable transportation.
Today's competitive
industry requires employees who can perform technical task,
exercise good judgment and possess strong work
ethics.
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| How do I get
selected? |
| The Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of each trade
conducts the selection of apprentices. Member
representatives of both management and labor organizations
staff these committees. Each JATC seeks man and women who
demonstrates the best character, aptitude, motivation and
personality traits conductive to success in their trade.
Apprentice candidates are considered under the equal
employment opportunity guidelines. The applicants may be
required to participate in standardized testing and/or
interviews by the JATC. It is their goal to select
candidates who demonstrates reliability and a sincere desire
to learn.
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| What about
training? |
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To be certain
apprentices get proper training, both federal and state
agencies establish standards, which supervise the progress
of the apprentice. Each apprenticeship program must adhere
to these regulations and standards, which are registered
with the State of Arizona. The U.S. Department of Labor,
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training assists in the
formulation and administration of these
standards.
Apprenticeship
training offers a lifetime career with the opportunity for
advancement in jobs with excellent pay and
benefits.
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