Skip to main content

  • Governor Reynolds Signs Bill to Establish the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship

    Governor Reynolds Signs Legislation Surrounded by Apprentices.

    Governor Reynolds has signed legislation that will direct the state to establish the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) to accelerate the growth and development of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Programs across Iowa.

Apprentices

YOUR PATH TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER STARTS HERE.

Registered Apprentice and Student

 

No matter your interests, Registered Apprenticeship programs can help you find a career that’s your perfect fit! Plus, when you become a Registered Apprentice, you’ll start working – and earning – from day one with little to no college/educational debt. And you’ll get the support you need to be successful.

Becoming a Registered Apprentice is your first step to a rewarding future.

WHY BECOME A REGISTERED APPRENTICE?

There are so many reasons to become a Registered Apprentice! Let's start with a few of the top ones.





With Registered Apprenticeship, you have the opportunity to grow your own talent. The program offers flexibility, allowing you to customize training to build your future ready workforce.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BECOME A REGISTERED APPRENTICE?

It all depends on what career path you choose. Registered Apprenticeship programs range from one to five years, depending upon the occupation. As a Registered Apprentice, you’ll get 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and at least 144 hours of related classroom instruction per year. A Registered Apprenticeship is designed to make sure you get all the training you need to succeed.

Smiling Registered Apprentice and Mentor

 

Are there any requirements?

Each individually registered program sponsor (employer) will discuss specific requirements for eligibility.

Who pays for the cost of classroom instruction?

In most cases, your employer will pay for classroom costs. You just have to focus on learning.

I’m still in high school. How can I prepare myself for a Registered Apprenticeship career?

More and more high schools are offering Quality Pre-Apprenticeship programs to prepare high school students to meet the basic qualifications for entry into a Registered Apprenticeship program.

Industries

  • SEE ALL SPONSORS

    Apprenticeship Sponsors

    A list of Registered Apprenticeship sponsors in Iowa and the programs they offer.

  • Healthcare Opportunities

    Healthcare Workers

    See a variety of healthcare and social assistance opportunities.

  • Industrial Technology

    Advanced Manufacturing Facility

    View hundreds of manufacturing opportunities across Iowa.

  • Information Technology

    Information Technology Apprentice

    Application Developers, Help Desk, IT Specialists, Network and Systems Administrators, Telcom

  • See All Available Opportunites

    A group of job seekers.

    See all of our available programs and opportunities across Iowa.