FAQ

1. How do I get enroll in Youth Apprenticeship?

Youth Apprenticeship is an apprenticeship for employers that hire 16/17 years old.  When you are hired at a company, they will enroll you into youth apprenticeship.

2. How do I find a company that hires 16/17 year old's?
Explore Local Workforce Development Centers, High School or Technical School Career Programs.  Visit Office of Skills Development job listing website.  https://arkansasosd.com/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-get-a-jump-start-on-a-great-career/find-an-apprenticeship-job-near-you/

3. What is the difference in Youth Apprenticeship and Regular Apprenticeship?

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP = can obtain OJT hours but may be less than the 2,000 Required a year.

REGULAR APPRENTICESHIP = Required 2,000 OJT hours a year

Both Apprenticeships can start at age 16, it depends on how many OJT hours you can get in a year to which program you are in.

4. What documents are required for Enrollment?

You must have a valid government issued photo ID and a copy of their High School Transcript, Diploma or GED.

5. When is the Enrollment Deadline?
There is not a deadline.  When you are hired by an employer, they will enroll you.

6. My son/daughter is 16, how do I get them enrolled in Youth Apprenticeship?
Unless they are employed by an electrical or plumbing company that hires 16/17 year old's, they can not enroll in Youth Apprenticeship.  They can look into a pre-apprenticeship program.