
Yes! Registered Apprenticeships can begin in high school.
Apprentices:
- Work towards your career
- Earn money as you learn skills
- Explore Pre-apprenticeship
Employers:
- Train the next generation
- Motivated students ready to begin their careers
- Get to know the individual through Pre-apprenticeship
Pathway: Pre-apprenticeship - Registered Apprenticeship

Framework for a high quality Pre-apprenticeship
Approved Curriculum
Training that is based on industry standards and approved by a Registered Apprenticeship partner
Simulated Experience
Hands-on training or volunteer opportunities that do not displace paid employees
Facilitated Entry
Agreements with Registered Apprenticeship sponsors that allow program participants to enter directly into a Registered Apprenticeship
Increased Diversity
Recruit and prepare underrepresented population to be successful in a Registered Apprenticeship
Supportive Services
Wrap around services or referrals to help participants complete the program
Sustainable Partnerships
Collaboratively promote Registered Apprenticeship to other employers

What is Registered Apprenticeship?
Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where individuals receive paid work experience, classroom instruction and a portable, nationally-recognized credential while employers develop their future workforce.
- Students may enter a Registered Apprenticeship while still in high school or upon graduation
- The Registered Apprenticeship can be designed to meet an employer and student schedule by focusing on related instruction while a student participates in on-the-job learning during school breaks, after school and even during the school day when the student’s schedule allows
- Includes five components (Figure 1)
CCSNH and ApprenticeshipNH – High School team help businesses and high schools to:
- Walk the business through the process of registering their apprenticeship with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
- Connect the Registered Apprenticeship program to the high school curriculum
- Provide technical assistance for the development of pre-apprenticeships
- Work as a partner for the business, DOL and the school to build a training and education model that works for everyone

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Employers: How can Pre-apprenticeship work for you?
Once you have a registered apprenticeship, you can build a pre-apprenticeship to directly connect to High School and adult candidates. Sample programs include:
- Education/bootcamp based course with a guaranteed interview for the apprenticeship program at your company
- Paid internship with your company with a guaranteed interview for the apprenticeship program at your company
- Combination of both options
- We help you build a pre-apprenticeship program and connect to existing programs
Frequently asked questions
Why try the ApprenticeshipNH High School program?
For Students:
- Begin your career with little to no student debt
- Learn the top skills industries are looking for
- Potential to earn college credit before leaving high school
- Align your part-time job with future career goals
For Employers:
- Train the next generation of employees
- Access seniors with open schedules and grads without college or career plans
- Introduce and promote career paths in your industry
- Employer-driven, designed around your needs
- Develop a pipeline of qualified employees
For Schools:
- New pathways for students
- Enhanced local business relationships
- Expanded work-based learning opportunities and resources
- Increased community awareness of educational programming