Apprenticeship is a system of job training in which trainees become highly skilled workers through a combination of worksite learning and classroom learning. It is sometimes called "the other four-year degree." Apprenticeships can take years to complete, and some result in a nationally recognized credential that can open the door to income and job security.

Four Major Sections

Part I. Overview of Apprenticeship—What it is, where the opportunities are, what the requirements are,  what the pros and cons are, and where to find out more.

Part II. Master List of Nationally Registered Apprenticeships—Lists all 876 apprenticeships that currently are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes details such as how many years it takes and what career it is related to. Apprenticeships are grouped according to interest fields to help readers easily find ones that appeal to them.

Part III. The Best Jobs Lists: Jobs That You Can Enter Through Apprenticeship—35 "best jobs" lists that help readers make the best long-term decisions about their careers.

Part IV. Descriptions of the 250 Best Apprenticeable Jobs—Brief but information-packed descriptions of each of the 250 best apprenticeable jobs that met our criteria. Based on the latest data form the U.S. Dept. of Labor's O*NET (Occupational Information Network) database version 6 and the U.S. Census Bureau. Includes wages, growth, apprenticeship length, and much more.

544 pages.