Apprenticeships

Is an Apprenticeship an option for me?

Apprenticeship is a proven strategy that ensures quality training by combining on-the-job learning with related technical and practical instruction. There are many apprenticeship opportunities available in different work areas. A few examples include construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, information technology/networking, service and retail industries, public utilities, public sector, and health care.

Montana has a registered apprenticeship program with information on businesses that offer apprenticeships. There is also information on how to apply for an apprenticeship and what the expectations are for an apprentice in this program.

What Can I Do in High School To Prepare Me for an Apprenticeship?

Your Individualized Education Program (IEP) team can help you prepare to successfully transition from high school to an apprenticeship by doing the following.

Help you build the skills you will need as an apprentice.
Help you and your family learn what your civil rights are by going through the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Teaching you learning skills related to self-determination. Self-determination is knowing and doing what is right for you. Skills that you and your teachers can focus on to help develop self-determination are:
- Self awareness and advocacy. What are my strengths, challenges, and preferences, and how do I get my needs met?
- Choice making and decision making. What are my options, which match my need, and who do I tell?
- Goal setting and attainment. What do I want to accomplish and how do I do it?
- Problem-solving and evaluation. What should I do about this, how do I do it, how do I know it worked?

Resources

A partial list of apprenticeships in Montana can be found at: http://www.apprenticeshipsmt.com/index.htm

Information about registered apprenticeship in the The Montana Apprenticeship & Training Program can be found at: http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/apprenticeship/default.asp