Apprenticeships by state
Earn while you learn. Registered apprenticeships pay you to train as an electrician, plumber, HVAC tech, carpenter, ironworker and in hundreds of other jobs. Pick your state to see who registers programs, the official contact and the Apprenticeship.gov finder. 30 states plus DC have a State Apprenticeship Agency, and in the other 20 the federal Office of Apprenticeship registers programs.
How to get into an apprenticeship
- Search the Apprenticeship.gov finder for your trade and area.
- For union trades, contact the local joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC) directly. Most open applications in set windows and require a high school diploma or GED, an aptitude test and an interview.
- Ask your state apprenticeship office about pre-apprenticeship programs if you need to build skills first.
- Check trade school scholarships that accept apprentices for tools and tuition.
Pick your state
- Alabama SAA
- Alaska OA · 1
- Arizona SAA · 1
- Arkansas OA
- California SAA · 2
- Colorado SAA · 1
- Connecticut SAA
- Delaware SAA
- District of Columbia SAA
- Florida SAA
- Georgia OA · 1
- Hawaii SAA
- Idaho OA · 1
- Illinois OA
- Indiana OA
- Iowa SAA
- Kansas SAA
- Kentucky SAA
- Louisiana SAA
- Maine SAA
- Maryland SAA
- Massachusetts SAA · 1
- Michigan OA
- Minnesota SAA
- Mississippi OA
- Missouri OA
- Montana SAA
- Nebraska OA
- Nevada SAA
- New Hampshire OA
- New Jersey OA
- New Mexico SAA · 1
- New York SAA
- North Carolina SAA
- North Dakota OA
- Ohio SAA · 1
- Oklahoma OA
- Oregon SAA · 1
- Pennsylvania SAA · 1
- Rhode Island SAA
- South Carolina OA
- South Dakota OA
- Tennessee SAA
- Texas OA · 1
- Utah OA
- Vermont SAA
- Virginia SAA
- Washington SAA · 1
- West Virginia OA
- Wisconsin SAA
- Wyoming OA
SAA = State Apprenticeship Agency · OA = federal Office of Apprenticeship · number = verified programs listed. Source: Apprenticeship.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is a registered apprenticeship?
A paid job with structured on-the-job training and classroom instruction, registered with the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency. When you finish, you get a nationally recognized credential.
Do apprentices get paid?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, usually with raises as they gain skills, and tuition for the classroom part is often covered by the sponsor.
Who registers apprenticeship programs in my state?
Either the federal Office of Apprenticeship (OA) or a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) recognized by the Department of Labor. Each state page on this site says which one, based on Apprenticeship.gov.
How do I find an apprenticeship near me?
Use the Apprenticeship.gov Apprenticeship Finder (each state page links to it with your state preselected), check your state agency's program list, and contact union training centers (JATCs) for electrical, plumbing/pipefitting, carpentry and ironworking directly. Many take applications only during set windows.
Can I use scholarships or Pell during an apprenticeship?
Sometimes. Some trade scholarships, like PHCC, IEC and NAWIC, accept apprentices. WIOA training funds can also help with pre-apprenticeship and related costs. See trade school scholarships and paying for trade school.