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What is an Apprenticeship?
A Registered Apprenticeship is a formal, structured training program. It combines on-the-job training (OJT) or mastery of competencies and related technical instruction.
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Value of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships help show employers documented work experience using sought-after skills in the workforce. Proving you have completed an apprenticeship could qualify you for better jobs and significantly more pay.
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Earn while you learn - you receive credit for workplace learning while you get paid to do your job.
Education
Gain workplace-relevant skills through on-the-job training, and you could earn academic credit toward a degree.
Increased Employability
According to the Department of Labor, 91% of people who complete an apprenticeship are still employed nine months later.
Industry Recognition
An apprenticeship is an industry-recognized and nationally-portable credential that can ease your transition to the civilian workforce after your military service.
Documented Work Experience
Detailed documentation of military experience can be shared with civilian employers and others to show equivalency to civilian jobs and credentials.
Value of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships help show employers documented work experience using sought-after skills in the workforce. Proving you have your apprenticeship could mean that you qualify for better jobs and significantly more pay.
Read moreHands-on Career Training
Earn while you learn - you receive credit for workplace learning while you get paid to do your job.
Education
Gain workplace-relevant skills through on-the-job training, and you could earn academic credit toward a degree.
Increased Employability
According to the Department of Labor, 91% of people who complete an apprenticeship are still employed nine months later.
Industry Recognition
An apprenticeship is an industry-recognized and nationally-portable credential that can ease your transition to the civilian workforce after your military service.
Documented Work Experience
Detailed documentation of military experience can be shared with civilian employers and others to show equivalency to civilian jobs and credentials.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in USMAP, you must meet specific requirements and must also adhere to standards set by the Department of Labor, designed to ensure the validity and value of the apprenticeship.
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Stories of Success
"Navy COOL was the most important tool I used to make informed decisions on which certifications, licenses, and apprenticeships would be the best fit for my personal journey as a leader, Career Counselor, and Enlisted Classifier. As I am planning to transition from Naval service, I have utilized all the resources of the Navy Credentialing Programs including USMAP for my earned apprenticeships, Counselor (Professional & Kindred), Electronics Technician (Professional & Kindred), and Maintenance Mechanic (Any Industry), and am also working toward completing Sourcing Recruiter. Using MilGears, I plan to input my JST and earned USMAP apprenticeships to create a downloadable resume highlighting my Naval training and experiences for the next step in my career search."