
Apprenticeships
Begin your professional career in one of the boundless opportunities offered by the Department of Defense for recent graduates.
Apprenticeship Program
This program is a unique opportunity to experience the work environment in the Department of Defense while still in school. Current students enrolled in educational institutions ranging from high school to graduate school gain the experience of working for DOD and the ability to explore the many opportunities that the Department of Defense has to offer.
APPRENTICESHIPS
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China Lake Apprentice Program
Provides on the job training combined with related instruction to develop highly skilled, Department of the Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: angelique.zamarron@navy.mil -
Fleet Readiness Center South West (FRCSW) Apprenticeship Program
Provides on the job training combined with related instruction to develop highly skilled, Department of the Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. To learn more visit: https://youtu.be/XHv3bxm2I2M?si=mC1GM-QQQENC1ahn and https://frcsw.navair.navy.mil/Public-Affairs-Office/News/Article/2613532/frcsw-apprenticeship-program-offers-artisan-career-path/ For more information contact: luis.e.mendoza6.civ@us.navy.mil -
U.S. Navy - Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
This four-year program features paid academic and trade training, and on-the-job training. Graduates receive journey worker certificates from both the Department of Labor and Department of the Navy, and receive college credit towards an associate's degree Learn More. For more information contact: albert.y.lau3.civ@us.navy.mil -
Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP)
Become a part of the pipeline for the future workforce in the Student STEM Employment Opportunities for BS, MS, and PhD students. Learn More -
LEGACY (Leadership Experience Growing Apprenticeship Committed to Youth): Youth Apprenticeship
The LEGACY program is three phases designed for students to learn more about STEM and grow their interest in STEM opportunities. Learn More -
NAVFAC Northwest Kitsap-Bangor
Provides on the job training combined with related instruction to develop highly skilled, Department of the Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: bridget.m.hasty.civ@us.navy.mil -
NAVFAC Pacific Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Provides on the job training combined with related instruction to develop highly skilled, Department of the Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: albert.y.lau3.civ@us.navy.mil or stacyann.m.fujita.civ@us.navy.mil -
Rock Island Arsenal/AFGE LU 2119
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in manufacturing and technology to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: michael.l.demoss.civ@army.mil -
Southwest Regional Apprentice Program
This four year program will provide you both academic and on-the-job training and will take participants from entry level to journey level certification. Department of the Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified. Learn More -
U.S. Airforce - Offutt
This 2 year program provides academic and hands on experience in aircraft and squadron maintenance. Air Force oriented and Department of Labor certified. For more information contact: christopher.goergen.1@us.af.mil -
U.S. Army - USACE Seattle District
The Power Plant Apprenticeship training program provides specific orientation, guidance and instruction on the various aspects of hydroelectric power station operation and maintenance. The three craft occupational specialties include: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant Electrician, and Power Plant Mechanic. Learn more and for questions contact: Brad.C.Nygaard@usace.army.mil -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Big Bend Project
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in mechanics and electronics to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: Trevor.R.McDonald@usace.army.mil -
Army Corps of Engineers - Fort Peck Project
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in electrical and powerhouse mechanics and operations to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: Dale.E.Pugh@usace.army.mil -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Fort Randall Project
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in mechanics and electronics to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: Michael.A.Schenkel@usace.army.mil -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Gavins Point Project
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in mechanics and electronics to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: Martin.A.Goding@usace.army.mil -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Garrison Project
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in mechanics and electronics to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: David.D.Beck@usace.army.mil -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Oahe Project
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in mechanics, operations, and electronics to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: Brett.E.Turner@usace.army.mil -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Portland District
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in electrical power, high voltage electrical power, and industrial mechanics to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: johnathan.r.easton.civ@usace.army.mil -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Walla Walla District
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in electrical power, high voltage electrical power, and industrial mechanics to develop highly skilled, Army-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. Learn more and for questions contact: jason.l.goodfellow2.civ@usace.army.mil -
Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic and Affiliates
This program provides on the job training combined with related instruction in aircraft mechanics, machinery, welding, and electrical to develop highly skilled, Department of the Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: carol.a.eaton.civ@us.navy.mil -
Naval Consolidated Brig, Miramar
This program provides on the job training combined with related instruction in project management, food services, and personal care services to develop highly skilled, Department of the Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: ann-marie.e.martinez.civ@us.navy.mil -
NAVFAC Hawaii
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in power systems mechanics, riggers, and welders to develop highly skilled, Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. Learn more and for questions contact: aaron.k.abaya.civ@us.navy.mil -
U.S. Navy - NAVFAC Northwest
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and maintenance to develop highly skilled, Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. Learn more and for questions contact: bridget.m.hasty.civ@us.navy.mil -
U.S. Navy - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in electronics, mechanics, welders, and machinery to develop highly skilled, Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. Learn more and for questions contact: justin.m.roy4.civ@us.navy.mil -
U.S. Navy - Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in electronics, mechanics, welders, and fabrics to develop highly skilled, Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. Learn more and for questions contact: luke.j.williams2.civ@us.navy.mil -
U.S. Navy - Southwest Regional Apprentice Program
This program provides on the job training combined with instruction in electronics, mechanics, machinery, welders, and riggers to develop highly skilled, Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. Learn more and for questions contact: Kyle.a.weir.civ@us.navy.mil, kelvin.d.vaden.civ@us.navy.mil, or rodney.brown3.civ@us.navy.mil" -
U.S. Navy - Trident Refit Facility
This program provides on the job training combined with related instruction in painting, pipe fitting, and refrigeration mechanics to develop highly skilled, Department of the Navy-oriented, U.S. Department of Labor certified Journeyworkers. For more information contact: ann-timothy.c.wolfe10.civ@us.navy.mil
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