Apprenticeships
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson invites and encourages you to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities in Oakland County and elsewhere. As an apprentice, you can prepare yourself for numerous jobs in the skilled trades and other occupations, including the health field. The information on this page provides links to various websites that provide more information about specific apprenticeships. We hope you find it useful as you explore the tremendous career opportunities that are available through the Apprenticeship System.
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What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction through which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Apprenticeship programs can be sponsored by individual employers, joint employer and labor groups, and/or employer associations.
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