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The Five Best Apprenticeships

The best apprenticeable jobs are ones that pay well, offer plenty of current job opportunities, and are expected to be in demand in the future. Here are the five best careers that are apprenticeable, according to industry experts:

1. Police patrol officers 2. Computer specialists 3. Electricians

4. Pipefitters 5. Plumbers

Apprenticeships in the United States More than 150,000 employers in the U.S. offer apprenticeships in more than 1,000 types of careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In most cases, a person who wants to become an apprentice must be at least eighteen years old. However, there are some non-hazardous apprenticeship opportunities open to sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds. Apprentices must have a GED or high school diploma. If the job involves physical labor, they must pass a medical exam. Employers usually contact apprenticeship applicants to ask them to come in for a job interview and expect the apprentices to show enthusiasm and aptitude for the job in question. In some cases, it can take weeks, months, or even years to get into a competitive apprenticeship program. Employers typically award points to each applicant based on interview results, educa- tional qualifications, and aptitude. Those who have previous on-the-job experience may be awarded extra points. The applicants with the most points are selected for apprenticeship training. In the United States, most apprenticeship programs are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Employers that offer registered apprenticeships must meet

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