Apprenticeships in Michigan

APPRENTICESHIPS

Federal and State agencies have identified over 840 occupations that qualify for registered apprenticeships. In 2003, over 130,000 individuals entered into an apprenticeship, and there are over 480,000 people currently working towards obtaining the skills necessary to finish certifications. There are nearly 30,000 registered apprenticeship programs across the United States. Our federal government spends over $21 million dollars annually in apprenticeship programs, and Michigan tax credit of up to $2,000 yearly is available to employers to train high school students. The Michigan STRA Consortium has identified the following occupations for apprenticeships:

Apprenticeships by Career Pathway:

Arts&Communications	Business	Human Services	Natural Resources & Agriscience	Health Sciences	Engineering & Manufacturing Technology
Cable Installer/Repairer		Butcher	Meteorologist	Medical Laboratory Technician	Aircraft Technician
CAD Technician		Baker	Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator	Optician	Automotive Technician
Camera Operator		Cabinetmaker	Landscape Gardener	Paramedic	Automotive Designer
Commercial Designer		Child Care Development Specialist			Carpenter
Decorator		Cook			Chemical Engineering Technician
Display Designer		Firefighter			CNC Operator
Engraver		Locksmith			Computer Programmer
Photographer		Paralegal			Diemaker
Telecommunications Technologist					Electrician