For prospective apprentices
Start your career — without student debt.
A career that pays
A registered apprenticeship at ý allows you to build a career while earning a wage, gaining real-world experience and receiving high-quality instruction aligned with employer needs.
Who should apply?
- Recent high school graduates
- Career changers
- Veterans and adult learners
- Individuals seeking hands-on training in skilled trades or technical careers
Benefits for apprentices
- Paid employment with a sponsoring employer
- SUNY tuition support:
- $6,000 for apprenticeships less than three years
- $8,000 for apprenticeships lasting three to five years
- Classroom instruction provided by ý
- Industry-recognized credential from NYSDOL
- Clear advancement and wage progression
Available and emerging apprenticeships
Apprenticeships vary by industry and employer and might include:
- Manufacturing and advanced manufacturing
- Construction and skilled trades
- Health care and human services
- IT, business and emerging technologies
- Culinary, chef, brewer distiller, butcher
(Programs continue to expand based on regional employer demand.)
How to apply
- Review available apprenticeship opportunities
- Connect with ý for guidance and eligibility
- Apply through the NYSDOL Apprenticeship Portal
- Enroll in related instruction at ý
Interested in becoming an apprentice?
Contact ý Continuing Education & Workforce Innovation to get started.
Pouring success
Apprenticeships open doors right after high school with hands-on work and meaningful credentials.”
Donna Palmatier
Enrolled in a Water Systems Operation Specialist registered apprenticeship after graduating from high school; on track to complete two-year apprenticeship to become a journeyworker