Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) announces the start of the fall semester plumbing and electrical apprenticeship classes. The Vermont DOL provides a grant to Vermont Technical College for the related classroom instruction, test preparation and other activities related to this program.
“Apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for Vermonters who are interested in the electrical and plumbing trades to enter those professions with an employer-sponsor. The apprenticeship program, with structured on-the-job training and related technical instruction, allows apprentices to learn while earning a competitive salary1 Vermont’s Labor Commissioner Annie Noonan.
Classes will begin in early September at many sites around the state. The instruction will be delivered in a traditional classroom format if there is sufficient demand (usually a minimum of 8 students). If the numbers are small in a particular geographic area, classes may be delivered through interactive technology. The classes will run from September until mid-March or early April and consist of 144 hours of instruction.
If you are an employer who may want to sponsor an apprentice, or you are a current employer sponsor who wants to enroll a student(s) in class, please contact Judy Bourbeau, Apprenticeship Program Supervisor at 802-828-5250 or [email protected] or visit VDOL’s website at www.labor.vermont.gov. To access the apprenticeship page and a list of current sponsors, click first on “Workforce Development” and then on “Apprenticeship Programs”.
An individual may enroll in classes without as employer-sponsor. The VT Department of Labor Apprenticeship staff may be able to assist you with identifying and connecting with an employer who may be willing to hire and sponsor you as an apprentice. You can also apply directly to employers who employ the types of workers in the occupation in which you are interested. For more information contact Judy Bourbeau at 802-828-5250 or [email protected]
1. Individuals who complete a Registered Apprenticeship program will earn substantially higher wages over their lifetime according to a study released today by the U.S. Department of Labor. See USDOL report:
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