Apprenticeships

Benefits

  • Apprenticeships are a cost-efficient method to retain employees

  • Employees work while attending apprenticeships, learning

    their craft while on the job

  • Employee may receive credit for prior education and work

    experience related to apprenticeship

  • Apprenticeship length is approximately four years

  • Apprenticeships are not just for unions anymore

How to Get Started

  • Understand the Apprenticeship Program requirements

  • Design a program that meets the parameters established

    under the National Apprenticeship Act

  • Get your apprenticeship program registered

    with the State of Ohio visit, here

Four Steps to Begin an Apprenticeship

Step 1: Commit to offering apprenticeship
Step 2: Which apprenticeship is needed?
Step 3: Apprenticeship Coordinator (AC) meets with employer to develop curriculum.
Step 4: Schedule a start date with our AC

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Customized Apprenticeship Opportunity
Customize your apprenticeship training by working with the Career Center’s Apprenticeship Coordinator; curriculum can be modeled to fit your particular business needs with approval from the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council. It is the best way to train and retain your most valuable resource, your workforce.

Adults in class working

Electrical

By including an apprenticeship as part of electrical training, employees and employers alike, reap the benefits. The program's classroom training and on-the-job skills gained through the direction of experienced professionals, allows for advanced knowledge in the field.

Year 1 - ACWHCC in Electrical Technologies Program
Includes NCCER Core & Electrical Level 1
- 215 hours of related instruction
- 2000 hours of on-the-job training
Year 2 - Apprentice; NCCER Electrical Level 2
- 145 hours of related instruction
- 2000 hours of on-the-job training
Year 3 - Apprentice; NCCER Electrical Level 3
- 155 hours of related instruction
- 2000 hours of on-the-job training
Year 4 - Apprentice; NCCER Electrical Level 4
- 182.5 hours of related instruction
- 2000 hours of on-the-job training

After Completion - Journeyman

Two electricians working on panel

Industrial Maintenance

An industrial maintenance technician, holding a State of Ohio Journeyperson’s card, just might be the most important person on your team. Our training program is designed to meet the needs of employees and employers. Invest in your business by enrolling employees in our apprenticeship program.

Year 1 - ACWHCC in Industrial Maintenance Program
Includes NCCER Core & Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 1
- 248 hours of related instruction
- 2000 hours of on-the-job training
Year 2 - Apprentice; NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 2
- 160 hours of related instruction
- 2000 hours of on-the-job training
Year 3 - Apprentice; NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 3
- 155 hours of related instruction
- 2000 hours of on-the-job training
Year 4 - Apprentice; NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 4
- 170 hours of related instruction
- 2000 hours of on-the-job training

After Completion - Journeyman

Welder working