How to Get Paid Apprenticeships

A paid apprenticeship can allow an individual to learn a new trade or skill while receiving payment for their time and effort. Depending on the chosen career field, an individual can find a paid apprenticeship by contacting the local union or other organizations.

• Ensure that you have the proper credentials to be considered for a paid apprenticeship. Many apprenticeships require that candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent certification, as well as have reliable transportation and will pass a drug test.


• Talk to a career counselor or a placement agency to determine if they can help you to find a paid apprenticeship in your desired field of work and to assist you in filling out the proper application forms and other documentation.


• Visit the website or the local offices of the union for the trade in which you seek an apprenticeship, such as a local plumbers' or electricians' union.


• Talk to fellow students or other individuals who might also be applying for an apprenticeship or who can point you toward a company or organization that accepts apprentices and offers payment.


• Visit or call local businesses or companies for which you would like to apply for an apprenticeship, such as a local construction company or the local police department or fire department.


• Talk to individuals who work in the field you are interested in, such as police officers or construction workers, about the possibility of an apprenticeship.


• Ask if the organization offers paid apprenticeships and is accepting applications.


• Complete the application for apprenticeship.