Registered Apprenticeship
The Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico partners with the Department of Workforce Solutions, US Department of Labor, America’s Job Center New Mexico, and other local community partners to support a high-quality registered apprenticeship system.
What is apprenticeship?
As defined by the Department of Labor, apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential. Learn about the top five benefits or Registered Apprenticeship in this quick video!
Explore Apprenticeship Careers!
What do you want to learn?
Apprenticeships are offered in a wide array of trades and occuptations such as:
- Diesel Mechanics
- Plumbers & Pipefitters
- Crane Operators
- IT-Cybersecurity
- CDL Drivers
- Telecommunications Technicians
And many more…
Visit the Department of Workforce Solutions website to learn more.
Check out our Local Career Guides
Individuals
What are the benefits of apprenticeship?
- Earn as you learn – you are paid as an employee while you train for your career, with a guaranteed wage increase as you develop new skills
- Gain a credential – you will receive an industry-recognized, nationally-portable credential or academic credit toward a college degree
- Learn on the job – you will develop workplace-relevant skills by actually working in your field alongside a qualified mentor
How do I become an apprentice?
Apprenticeship opportunities are offered through employers or program sponsors. To become an apprentice, first review this list of current apprenticeship opportunities. Once you have identified a program you’re interested in, you can reach out and apply directly with the employer or program sponsor – each occupation listed on the website has contact information and application instructions.
Employers
Registered apprenticeships are an employer-driven model.
Apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction, producing workers who are ready to succeed in their field. This allows you to develop a pipeline of workers who possess the exact skills that they require and produce workers who are trained to company standards and ready to meet employers’ needs. Additionally, the mentorship component of apprenticeship programs ensures that company experts pass along their knowledge to new workers.
The Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico may be able to help fund part of the cost of apprenticeship programs including:
- Training and education costs for classroom instruction
- On-the-job training expenses
- Supportive services to help apprentices before they begin earning wages.
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Additional Resources
Learn more about Registered Apprenticeship
Call 505-843-1900.
We help New Mexico employers and business owners explore apprenticeship program options and provide resources to help you design and build your own program. Contact us today to:
- Receive information on apprenticeship opportunities
- Explore apprenticeship program options and find the model that best meets your unique needs
- Connect with apprenticeship experts and partners that can provide services to support your program and guide you through every step of setting up and supporting your program.
