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Apprenticeship Resources For Lifelong Careers​

Explore trusted apprenticeship programs, workforce development organizations, government resources, and union training opportunities—all in one place.

    Your Gateway to Registered Apprenticeships

    The ULA Network is proud to support, educate, and promote career pathways that strengthen union labor, workforce development, and economic opportunity.

    Rather than searching dozens of websites individually, we’ve brought together the country’s most trusted apprenticeship organizations, government agencies, labor unions, and workforce development resources into one easy-to-use destination.

    Whether you’re exploring your first career or helping someone else begin theirs, these resources are designed to guide you every step of the way.

    How Registered Apprenticeships Work

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    Explore Careers

    Discover skilled trades

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    Choose Your Trade

    Find your pathway

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    Find a Program

    Registered apprenticeship

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    Apply

    Submit your application

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    Earn While You Learn

    Paid training begins

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    Classroom Instruction

    Related technical training

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    Become a Journeyperson

    Master your craft

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    Build a Career

    Lifelong opportunity

    Why Choose an Apprenticeship?

    Apprenticeships offer a unique combination of paid training, education, and career advancement that builds lasting careers.

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    Earn While You Learn

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    Paid On-the-Job Training

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    Industry Certifications

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    Healthcare Benefits

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    Retirement Benefits

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    Mentorship

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    Professional Development

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    Career Advancement

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    Family-Supporting Wages

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    Nationally Recognized Credentials

    Building Trades Apprenticeship & Training

    Registered, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs sponsored by North America’s Building Trades Unions and affiliated organizations.

    NABTU

    North America’s Building Trades Unions representing over 3 million skilled craft professionals across 14 affiliated unions.

    Complete directory of affiliated building trades unions, training centers, and registered apprenticeship programs.

    IBEW

    International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers—apprenticeship training for electricians, linemen, and technicians.

    United Association (UA)

    UA apprenticeship programs for plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVAC technicians across the U.S. and Canada.

    United Brotherhood of Carpenters

    Carpenter apprenticeship training in commercial, residential, millwork, and interior systems construction.

    Operating Engineers

    Apprenticeship programs for heavy equipment operators, crane operators, and construction engineers.

    Ironworkers

    Ironworker apprenticeship covering structural steel, reinforcing, welding, rigging, and ornamental metal.

    LIUNA

    Laborers’ International Union of North America—apprenticeship for construction, environmental, and energy worke

    SMART

    Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers—apprenticeship in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC, and transit.

    IUPAT

    International Union of Painters and Allied Trades—apprenticeship in painting, drywall, glazing, and floor covering.

    Boilermakers

    Boilermaker apprenticeship in industrial welding, boiler fabrication, repair, and power generation.

    Bricklayers

    Bricklayer apprenticeship for brick, block, stone, tile, marble, terrazzo, and restoration crafts.

    Elevator Constructors

    IUEC apprenticeship for elevator, escalator, moving walk, and accessibility equipment installation and repair.

    Heat & Frost Insulators

    Insulator apprenticeship in mechanical insulation, fireproofing, and specialty industrial applications.

    OPCMIA

    Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association—apprenticeship in plaster, cement, and finishing.

    Roofers & Waterproofers

    Roofing apprenticeship for commercial, industrial, and residential roofing and waterproofing systems.

    Teamsters

    Teamsters apprenticeship programs for transportation, warehousing, logistics, and public service careers.

    Federal & State Government Resources

    Official government tools that help individuals explore registered apprenticeships, workforce programs, labor market information, and apprenticeship opportunities nationwide.

    Apprenticeship.gov

    The official U.S. government website for registered apprenticeships, featuring program search and career tools.

    USDOL Office of Apprenticeship

    U.S. Department of Labor office overseeing the national registered apprenticeship system and standards.

    CareerOneStop

    Federal career exploration, education planning, and workforce training resource from the U.S. Department of Labor.

    Occupational Outlook Handbook

    Bureau of Labor Statistics resource providing detailed career information, wages, and projected demand for occupations.

    National Apprenticeship Week

    Annual nationwide celebration connecting job seekers with apprenticeship opportunities and employer partnerships.

    Public Sector Unions &
    Workforce Development

    Organizations supporting careers across education, healthcare, government, emergency services, and public sector professions.

    AFL-CIO Apprenticeships

    The federation of labor unions supporting apprenticeship expansion and workforce development nationwide.

    AFSCME

    American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees serving public service workers across the U.S.

    SEIU

    Service Employees International Union representing healthcare, public service, and property service workers.

    AFT

    American Federation of Teachers supporting educators, paraprofessionals, and school personnel nationwide.

    NEA

    National Education Association representing education professionals and advocating for public education.

    IAFF

    International Association of Fire Fighters representing professional fire fighters and emergency medical personnel.

    Fraternal Order of Police

    The largest law enforcement labor organization supporting police officers and their families across America.

    Veterans & Diversity Pathways

    Programs helping veterans, women, and underrepresented communities enter union apprenticeships and skilled trades careers.

    Helmets to Hardhats

    Connecting transitioning military service members and veterans with rewarding careers in construction and skilled trades.

    NAWIC

    National Association of Women in Construction supporting women pursuing careers in the construction industry.

    Chicago Women in Trades

    Advancing economic equity by preparing and connecting women to careers in the union construction trades.

    Tradeswomen Inc.

    Supporting women in the building and construction trades through advocacy, training, and community building.

    Building Pathways

    Pre-apprenticeship training program preparing Boston-area residents for careers in the union building trades.

    California Women in Apprenticeship

    Expanding access to registered apprenticeship programs for women across California.

    TradesFutures

    TradesFutures prepares individuals for registered apprenticeships through workforce readiness training, career guidance, and community partnerships across multiple trades.

    Who This Resource Center Serves

    Whether you’re exploring for yourself or helping others, these resources are designed to support every stage of the journey.

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    Students

    Discover apprenticeship pathways and earn-while-you-learn training programs before choosing a career direction.

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    Veterans

    Translate military training into registered apprenticeship opportunities through veteran-focused programs.

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    Career Changers

    Build a new future through paid apprenticeship training without taking on student debt.

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    Parents

    Learn how apprenticeships provide family-supporting careers with healthcare, retirement, and advancement.

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    Educators

    Guide students toward high-demand skilled trades careers through registered apprenticeship pathways.

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    Union Members

    Access union-sponsored apprenticeship programs, training centers, and career advancement resources.

    Links are provided to official union, government, and nonprofit organizations for informational purposes only. ULA Network does not maintain or control external websites. Program availability, application requirements, and eligibility vary by organization and location. Visitors should always confirm current information directly with the appropriate union, agency, or organization.

    Your Apprenticeship Journey
    Starts Here

    Every successful career begins with the right information. Whether you’re taking your first step into the skilled trades or helping someone else explore new opportunities, ULA Network is here to connect you with trusted apprenticeship resources that support lifelong success.