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You'll benefit by earning money while learning specialized skills that lead to a sustaining career. Employers may even subsidize some or all the cost of the outside training and education. Depending on their program and path, some apprentices will earn a degree and/or nationally recognized industry credential.</p> </div> <div class="content float-left w-100 mt-3"> <div id="DISABLED-genericContentAccordion" class="accordion custom-accordion mt-3"> <div class="card apprentice_teal" id=""> <div class="card-header pl-0" id="heading_a0"> <h5 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link text-wrap text-left collapsed" data-deeplink="" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#a0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="a0">What is Registered Apprenticeship?<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-down"></i><i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-up"></i> </button> </h5> </div> <div id="a0" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="heading_a0" DISABLED-data-parent="#genericContentAccordion" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="card-body"> <p>A Registered Apprenticeship Program is training model that combines paid on-the-job learning in conjunction with classroom instruction. Participants are given the opportunity to learn in an environment where they experience the real life application of skills taught in addition to earning wages for those skills gained.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card apprentice_teal" id=""> <div class="card-header pl-0" id="heading_a1"> <h5 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link text-wrap text-left collapsed" data-deeplink="" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#a1" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="a1">Registered Apprenticeship vs. internship<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-down"></i><i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-up"></i> </button> </h5> </div> <div id="a1" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="heading_a1" DISABLED-data-parent="#genericContentAccordion" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="card-body"> <p>One major misconception is that a Registered Apprenticeship Program is the same as an internship. Internships often times are unpaid, informal, and don’t necessarily lead to a career pathway. Registered Apprenticeship is full-time employment that includes on-the-job training and classroom instruction. The benefits of a Registered Apprenticeship also include pay increments based on skills progress and a nationally recognized credential at the conclusion of the program.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card apprentice_teal" id=""> <div class="card-header pl-0" id="heading_a2"> <h5 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link text-wrap text-left collapsed" data-deeplink="" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#a2" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="a2">Myths about apprenticeship, debunked<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-down"></i><i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-up"></i> </button> </h5> </div> <div id="a2" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="heading_a2" DISABLED-data-parent="#genericContentAccordion" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="card-body"> <p><strong>MYTH</strong>: Apprenticeships are for people who are not college bound.</p> <p><strong>FACT</strong>: Apprenticeships offer alternate paths to acquire job skills. Rather than traditional classroom training, apprenticeships also incorporate on-the-job learning, allowing participants to gain practical job experience. Registered apprenticeships programs also pay participants and reward them with wage increases as they gain further skills.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>MYTH</strong>: Apprentices don't earn very much.</p> <p><strong>FACT</strong>: According to the USDOL, the average starting salary of a Registered Apprenticeship graduate is between $50,000- $60,000, which is very comparable to that of a college graduate. And don’t forget, a key component to a Registered Apprenticeship program is enabling apprentices to earn while they learn.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>MYTH</strong>: Apprenticeships are for occupations such as the construction and building trades.</p> <p><strong>FACT</strong>: There are Registered Apprenticeship Programs for a variety of occupations, not just traditional trades. In fact, the NJ Governor’s Office has made it a key initiative to expand apprenticeship programs to non-traditional sectors, including those occupations related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>MYTH</strong>: I can’t afford to participate in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.</p> <p><strong>FACT</strong>: Did we mention apprentices are paid while they are learning? This is a standard of a Registered Apprenticeship Program and should help to offset costs. Depending upon the program, the sponsor may also choose to cover training expenses, or provide reimbursement to apprentices for a portion of the cost.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card apprentice_teal" id=""> <div class="card-header pl-0" id="heading_a3"> <h5 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link text-wrap text-left collapsed" data-deeplink="" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#a3" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="a3">'DARE' to be different<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-down"></i><i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-up"></i> </button> </h5> </div> <div id="a3" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="heading_a3" DISABLED-data-parent="#genericContentAccordion" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="card-body"> <p>To compete for jobs in today’s economy, workers need to have the right educational background in addition to practical job experience. Registered apprenticeship allows participants to do both, saving time and money. </p> <p><strong>D</strong>evelop skills and competencies in line with industry demands.</p> <p><strong>A</strong>cquire a nationally recognized, portable credential.</p> <p><strong>R</strong>educe potential student loan debt upon program completion.</p> <p><strong>E</strong>arn while you learn.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card apprentice_teal" id=""> <div class="card-header pl-0" id="heading_a4"> <h5 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link text-wrap text-left collapsed" data-deeplink="" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#a4" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="a4">Diverse industries, myriad options<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-down"></i><i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-up"></i> </button> </h5> </div> <div id="a4" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="heading_a4" DISABLED-data-parent="#genericContentAccordion" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="card-body"> <p>Apprenticeships are available in many industries, including:</p> <ul> <li>Construction trades</li> <li>Healthcare</li> <li>Information technology</li> <li>Telecom</li> <li>Energy</li> <li>Advanced manufacturing</li> <li>Finance and business</li> <li>Hospitality</li> <li>Transportation</li> </ul> <p>More industries continue to be added as we expand.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card apprentice_teal" id=""> <div class="card-header pl-0" id="heading_a5"> <h5 class="mb-0"> <button class="btn btn-link text-wrap text-left collapsed" data-deeplink="" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#a5" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="a5">Get more information<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-down"></i><i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-up"></i> </button> </h5> </div> <div id="a5" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="heading_a5" DISABLED-data-parent="#genericContentAccordion" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="card-body"> <p>Fill out our <a href="https://nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/apprenticeship/apprenticeOnboarding1.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online form</a> to connect with us and get more information about apprenticeship programs.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 rightColumn">  <div class="card dk-blue cust-list border-0 border-0 border-right-0 border-left-0 rounded-0 d-block"> <div class="card-header font-weight-bold rounded-0 bg-white booted pl-1 pb-1"> Upcoming Events </div>  <div class="row mt-3"> <div class="col-12 "> <div class="card border-0 NoCap d-block"> <a href="https://cicdnj.org/events/construction-industry-career-day-tuesdays-event/" target="_blank" ><img class="card-img-top rounded-0 capped" src="/labor/career-services/assets/images/960x480/CICD_960x480.jpg" alt="sample pic" /></a> <div class="card-body px-0"> <p class="font-weight-bold booted mb-1 ">May 27: Construction Industry Career Day</p> <p><strong>WHEN:</strong> May 27, 2025, from 3-7pm</p> <p><strong>WHERE:</strong> NJ Convention & Expo Center, Edison, NJ</p> <p>This free public event welcomes veterans, underemployed, unemployed, students, parents, and those looking for a new career. 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