For Apprentices
Get top-notch training with little to no debt.
New Hampshire is consistently recognized as a great place to live and work. Our advanced manufacturing, healthcare, construction & infrastructure, hospitality, business & finance, automotive tech and IT companies are looking for help to hire trained workers.
- Access affordable education and the opportunity to earn while you learn
- Explore something new
- Limited education or experience required
- Get the skills you need to land a new job or promotion
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of adults in New Hampshire stopped going to school after earning a high school diploma.
a college degree is not required for high-paying jobs in the sectors served by ApprenticeshipNH.
in more than 1,000 occupations, Registered Apprenticeship has trained millions of Americans over the past 75 years.
Source: dol.gov/apprenticeship
Prepare yourself with pre-apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeships are comprised of:
- Work-based learning experience such as a job shadow or internship
- Educational component such as a course that is connected to apprenticeship
- Combination of work-based learning and educational component
- Offers opportunity for advanced standing/advanced placement into registered apprenticeship
For help building your resume, skills and confidence, visit: WorkReadyNH.
The ApprenticeshipNH High School program
This program is for you if you want –
- To begin your career with little to no student debt
- To learn the top skills industries are looking for
- The potential to earn college credit before leaving high school
- To align your part-time job with future career goal
Apprenticeship Hubs Near You
Northern
Centered around White Mountains Community College, ApprenticeshipNH is meeting the needs of Northern NH’s thriving hospitality, tourism and other emerging industries.
Western
Centered around River Valley Community College, ApprenticeshipNH is meeting the workforce needs of Western NH’s thriving manufacturing, healthcare and other emerging industries.
East Central
Centered around NHTI, Great Bay and Lakes Region Community Colleges, ApprenticeshipNH is meeting the construction and automotive workforce needs of the region.
Southern
Centered around Manchester and Nashua Community Colleges, ApprenticeshipNH is meeting the needs of Southern NH’s thriving healthcare, IT and education sectors.
“I have been exposed to different departments within the company, learned a lot about the different machinery and have an overall better understanding of how manufacturing companies work.”
-Jozimar Matimano, Manufacturing,Tecomet, Inc.
Some of our current opportunities
Pole Crafter – PLP Composites
Do you enjoy working with your hands in a creative and productive way? Do you take pride in American-made products? PLP Composites wants YOU! PLP
Electrical/Instrumentation Technician – White Mountain Paper
Virtual Information Session April 30th at 4:00 PM Click to Register! White Mountain Paper Company is a manufacturer of paper products in the White
Carpenter Apprenticeship – KOUL Contracting
KOUL Contracting is looking for a hard-working team member to join and grow with us! Our carpenters work on all phases of remodeling and home
CDL Truck Driver – Ross Express
Ross Express has been servicing the transportation needs of the northeast for 77 years. It’s safe to say that we know the Northeast, and more
Frequently asked questions
Registered Apprenticeship is a real job – you’ll be hired from day one by a NH employer. It’s also a work-based training program that includes an educational or classroom instruction component, and a hands-on paid job training component. For more information, please visit: Apprenticeship.gov
Apprentices earn competitive wages, and from day one of the apprenticeship will receive a paycheck as well as incremental wage increases as skill levels increase. Wage increases happen at regular intervals throughout the apprenticeship, and your employer will communicate to you in advance when you can expect to receive a wage increase. In many industries, apprentices earn up to $60,000 a year upon completing an apprenticeship.
Potentially – many of our apprenticeship programs offer apprentices college credit which can be applied toward a certificate or degree. Some programs are non-credit; however, you may still be able to receive credit for prior learning for the instruction and training components of your apprenticeship. Contact us to learn more.
Some employers will pay apprentices for the time they spend in class, especially when classroom instruction happens at the work site or during normal work hours. However, it is not required that the employer pay you for class time. Additionally, you’ll receive wages for your training on-the-job while you earn as you learn.
You’ll take classes at the Community College System of New Hampshire campus closest to you or to the business sponsoring the apprenticeship. In some situations, the college may provide the instruction through online learning, on-site at your employer, or in a traditional classroom setting on campus.
We’re lucky to work with a great cross section of companies in advanced manufacturing, automotive, biomedical tech, business & finance, construction & infrastructure, healthcare, hospitality and IT. Check out our current job openings to learn more about what employers are currently hiring apprentices through our program.
Apprenticeships can begin at the age of 16, but some employers have a minimum age requirement of 18. Apprentices must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the occupation such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, etc. Some employers may require some form of pre-employment screening. Previous work experience or education is often not required.
Registered Apprenticeship is employer-driven, which means that companies have the final say on who they hire for an apprenticeship. Therefore, the application and selection process can be competitive. If you need help creating a resume or filling out an application, please contact us so that we can assist you, or visit https://www.ccsnh.edu/colleges-and-programs/workready-nh/
“I really enjoy going to work and practicing the skills that I’m learning in school in a real-world environment alongside very experienced people.”
-Alexander LoVecchio, Manufacturing, Spraying Systems
