This is an excellent opportunity for eligible job seekers to get hands-on experience from an employer while earning a paycheck. It’s a win-win for everyone. Employers get the workforce they need and you get the experience you need. 

Job Center staff will connect you with the right employer, take care of the required paperwork, and put together the perfect training plan that gives you the skills you need.

The Work Experience Program is available to youth (ages 14-24) who have little or no past work experience. It provides an opportunity to meet with prospective employees while also taking advantage of critical workplace training. Gaining work experience gives youth the needed work background to secure jobs future jobs. Much like On-the-Job training, Job Center staff facilitate the connection between youth, schools, partner programs, and employers.

Registered Apprenticeship is an alternative “earn while you learn” combination of training and employment. Apprentice workers gradually earn more as they reach higher levels of productivity. In addition to rewarding performance, a Registered Apprenticeship combines employer-driven, job-related instruction with extensive on-the-job learning under the supervision of a trade professional.

After completing a Registered Apprenticeship, the apprentice receives a nationally-recognized occupational credential that communicates the standards and high level of training that their employer provides.