Registered Apprenticeships: Job-Seekers

A Registered Apprenticeship program is an “Earn and Learn” model of training.

Earn Wages from Day 1: Apprentices are paid employees during their training period.
Hands-on career training: Apprentices receive practical on-the-job training in a wide variety of occupations and industries, including healthcare, construction, information technology, transportation, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
An education: Apprentices receive hands-on training resulting in improved skills and competencies as well as the potential to earn college credit.
A career: Once the registered apprenticeship is complete, workers are on their way to a successful long-term career with a competitive salary and little or no educational debt.
National credential: When an apprentice graduates from a career training program, they earn a certified portable credential accepted by industries and employers across the US.

How do I become an Apprentice?

Apprenticeship opportunities are offered through an employer (Program Sponsor) or a Multi-Employer Intermediary.
Becoming an apprentice is similar to job-seeking
- Conduct your research
  - Browse opportunities at Apprenticeship Job Finder
  - Reach out to an Intermediary regarding your occupations of interest
- Visit a Workforce Center near you to get the process started with a Business Services Representative.

Those interested in becoming an apprentice and seeking more guidance should contact Melody Head, RA Coordinator at mhead@workforce-ks.com or call 316-771-6608.

Registered Apprenticeship Occupations in South Central Kansas

Assembly Technician

Automotive Mechanic

Bricklayers & Mason (Ext. Title: Bricklayer (Brick & Tile) Or (Masonry)

Computer Support Specialist-Desktop Support Tech

Construction Craft Laborer

Cyber Defense Incident Responder

Cyber Security Support Technician

Electrician (Alternate Title: Interior Electrician)

Electrician, Maintenance

Environmental Control Syst. Install/Services (HVAC)

Gas Utility Worker

Heating & Air-Conditioner Install/Ser

Help Desk Technician

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Manufacturing Technician

Information Technology Specialist

Line Maintainer (Alternate Title: High Voltage Electrician)

Lineman

Machine Operator I

Machine Set-Up Operator

Maintenance Mechanic (Any Ind)
(Alternate Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic)

Non-Destructive Tester

Numerical Control Machinist Operator

Pipe Fitter (Existing Title: Pipe Fitter (Construction))

Pipefitting

Plumber

Power-Plant Operator

Residential Carpenter

Sheet Metal Worker

Structural Steel Worker (Alternate Titles: Ironworker Or Structural Ironworker)

Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Tec

Transportation Clerk (Alternate Title: Transportation Management Coordinator)

Applications for the Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors listed below can be obtained at Local Area Workforce Centers. For assistance ask for a Business Services Representative.

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)—non-union
Wichita Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center
Ironworkers Local 24
Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship Training of KS
Local Union #29 | Sheet Metal Workers
UV&S non-union

Download Registered Apprentice Flyer

For more information contact Registered Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, Melody Head at MHead@workforce-ks.com or 316-771-6608.

Programs

How do I become an Apprentice?

Registered Apprenticeship Occupations in South Central Kansas

Applications for the Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors listed below can be obtained at Local Area Workforce Centers. For assistance ask for a Business Services Representative.