Do You Want To Be An Apprentice?
The popularity of the hit t.v show The Apprentice has put the spotlight back on an age old tradition of gaining work experience: Being An Apprentice.
So what exactly does it mean to be an apprentice and how is that different than being an intern?
The Chronicle explains the difference as “Internships and apprenticeships both give you entry-level experience in a career; however, they work in different ways. Often described as programs that allow you to earn while you learn, apprenticeships pay you to learn a skill or trade in the work environment. You might say that internships give you the chance to learn before you earn, as their focus is on showing you what it would be like to work in a specific job or work environment before you choose a career”.
So now that we all understand what an apprenticeship is you are probably wondering where do you find one. A good place to start is to check out MyNextMove.org which has a list of careers that have registered apprenticeships.
The idea of combining learning while you earn on the job has been around forever. The resurgence of interest in doing apprenticeship has definitely become a viable option to include in your career plan. So what do you think about the idea of doing an apprenticeship? Tell me in the comments below.
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