Apprenticeship Program

"Construct a Better Future"

Apprentices learn the aspects of a highly skilled occupation through on-the-job training and related classroom instruction, while being sponsored by individual employers. There's a wide range of occupations available, from carpenter to electrician. Apprenticeships usually last 2 to 4 years with a minimum of 144 hours of related training required per year for most trades.

Generally, minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship include a high school diploma or GED, minimum of a 'C' grade for one year of high school algebra (or equivalent Math 70), and applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits of Apprenticeship include:

• Paid employment during training with progressive wage increases
• Opportunity to learn skills needed by employers throughout the industry
• A more secure career and the ability to adapt to new job requirements
• Credit towards an AAS degree for completion of apprenticeship program

Getting Started in Apprenticeship...

• Getting started flyer
• Register for Pre-Apprenticeship classes at Lane.
• Contact trade coordinator for trade of interest and check for current openings.
  • Carpenters
  • HVAC Technicians/Installers
  • Inside Electricians
  • Limited Energy Technicians
  • Limited Maintenance Electricians
  • Manufacturing Plant Electricians
  • Millwrights
  • Plumbers
  • Sheet Metal Workers
• Pursue an AAS Degree or Certificate of Completion once you have completed your apprenticeship program.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply

Joy Crump, Administrative Specialist
Apprenticeship Program / Main Campus-Bldg. 15 Rm. 201
Advanced Technology Division
Ph (541) 463-5496 / Fax (541) 463-3951
Email: crumpj@lanecc.edu