Apprenticeship Missouri

Whether you are an employer looking to hire, train, or retain a skilled workforce, or a worker looking for a new career in a well-paying occupation, Registered Apprenticeships can help you achieve your goals.

Earn Industry-Recognized Credentials
Get a Head Start on Success
Earn a Paycheck from day one
Get on the Path to Success
The seven components of registered apprenticeship - a visual representation of those listed on this page.

Seven Core Components of Registered Apprenticeships

  • Industry Led - Programs are industry-vetted and approved  ensure alignment with industry standards and apprentices are trained for highly skilled, high-demand occupations. 
  • Paid Job - Apprenticeships are jobs! Apprentices earn progressive wage increases as their skills and productivity increase. 
  • Structured On-The-Job Learning / Mentorship - Programs provide structured on-the-job training to prepare for a successful career, which includes instruction from an experienced mentor. 
  • Supplemental Education - Apprentices are provided supplemental classroom education based on the employers' unique training needs to ensure quality and success. 
  • Diversity - Programs are designed to reflect the communities in which they operate through strong non-discrimination, anti-harassment, and recruitment practices to ensure access, equity, and inclusion. 
  • Quality & Safety - Apprentices are afforded worker protections while receiving rigorous training to equip them with the skills they need to succeed and the proper training and supervision they need to be safe. 
  • Credentials - Apprentices earn a portable, nationally-recognized credential within their industry. 

Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities Across the State

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Contact Us

Apprenticeship Missouri Team
apprenticeship@dhewd.mo.gov

U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship
Missouri State Apprenticeship Director
Tracy Laughery
Laughery.Tracy.D@dol.gov