Become an apprentice in Massachusetts

When you become an apprentice, you’ll start working and earning a paycheck from day one, and you'll receive a nationally-recognized credential that can jumpstart your career path.

If you’re looking for a new career path that pays you build real-world skills, and leads to long-term employment, a Registered Apprenticeship can help you get there. Registered Apprenticeships combine paid, on-the-job training with classroom instruction, giving you the experience employers value and the credentials that travel with you wherever your career goes.

Find a Registered Apprenticeship Program

Apprenticeships are jobs where you earn a paycheck while learning new skills. If you are interested in a Registered Apprenticeship but need more guidance, find an MassHire Career Center near you. They help employers find qualified workers and can help you obtain an apprenticeship to enhance your career.

How Registered Apprenticeships work

Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway that enables employers to build and sustain a skilled workforce while providing individuals with paid, hands-on experience, structured training, and a nationally recognized credential.

Earn a paycheck from day one while developing in-demand skills through real-world experience.

Industry-recognized credentials

Receive a portable, nationally recognized credential upon completion—valid across employers and industries.

Structured education & training

Build job-ready skills through a combination of on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction.

Career advancement

Progress through your program with mentorship and scheduled wage increases tied to skill development.

Who can become an apprentice?

  • Both adultsandstudents can become an apprentice in Massachusetts.
  • Anyone in a new career path or learning new skillscan get involved.
  • Hundreds of meaningful programs exist in more occupations than ever before.

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