Find Your
Apprenticeship.
Real programs. Real pay. No student loans. Every listing below is a legitimate path to a career — not a promise, not a pitch. Just the door and how to walk through it.
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Browse the programs below and find the trade that fits your interests, location, and goals.
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Get Paid to Learn
Show up, work hard, and earn a paycheck while you build skills that last a lifetime.
Encore Electric
Encore Electric is one of the largest electrical contractors in the Mountain West, offering a full apprenticeship program with hands-on training, competitive pay, and a clear path to journeyman electrician. Real work, real mentorship, real career.
- Paid from day one
- On-the-job training
- Career advancement
- Benefits package
IECRM Apprenticeship
The Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain chapter offers a nationally recognized apprenticeship program based in Denver. IECRM trains the next generation of commercial and residential electricians through a blend of classroom instruction and paid on-the-job experience.
- Paid from day one
- Nationally accredited
- Day & evening classes
- Colorado-based employers
Crosspurpose
Crosspurpose is a Denver-based nonprofit that provides free career and life skills training to adults from under-resourced communities. Their trades pathway connects graduates directly to employers and apprenticeship programs — with wraparound support for housing, transportation, and more.
- Completely free
- Life skills training
- Direct employer connections
- Wraparound support
Master's Apprentice Program
The Master's Apprentice Program connects aspiring tradespeople with master-level craftsmen for one-on-one mentorship and hands-on training. Built on the traditional apprenticeship model — learn directly from the best in the trade, earn while you learn, and graduate with real-world skills employers respect.
- 1-on-1 mentorship
- Master-level instruction
- Earn while you learn
- Industry recognized
IBEW Local Union
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers runs one of the most respected apprenticeship programs in the country. Paid training, full benefits, and a clear path to journeyman.
- Paid from day one
- Health & pension benefits
- No student debt
- Journeyman certification
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters
United Association apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with technical instruction. One of the most stable trades in the country — plumbers are always needed.
- Paid apprenticeship
- Union wages & benefits
- Retirement plan
- Nationwide mobility
AWS Welding Programs
The American Welding Society connects aspiring welders with certified training programs and employers. From structural to pipe welding — certifications that open doors everywhere.
- Multiple certifications
- Fast entry to workforce
- High demand specialty
- Portable skills
SMART Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers union apprenticeships cover HVAC installation, service, and advanced building automation systems.
- Paid training
- Growing tech field
- Union protections
- Benefits from day one
UBC Carpenters Union
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters offers apprenticeships in framing, finish work, millwright, and more. Build the structures that define communities.
- Hands-on training
- Multiple specialties
- Union wages
- Pension & benefits
IUOE Operating Engineers
International Union of Operating Engineers apprenticeships put you behind the controls of bulldozers, cranes, and excavators on real infrastructure projects.
- Top pay in trades
- Major project work
- Full union benefits
- Nationwide work
Job Corps
Job Corps is a free federal training program for young adults 16–24. Housing, meals, and a living allowance are included while you earn trade certifications.
- Completely free
- Housing provided
- Living stipend
- Multiple trades available
ApprenticeshipUSA
The official U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship finder. Search thousands of registered programs across every trade and every state.
- DOL registered programs
- All 50 states
- All major trades
- Employer-sponsored
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