Alaska Apprenticeships

Registered apprenticeships have become an increasingly popular option for Alaskans who want to advance their education, especially after high school. Nearly 9,000 people participated in a registered apprenticeship program between 2004 and 2014, and new registrations were over 50 percent higher in 2014 than in 2004. A registered apprenticeship, recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, usually consists of at least 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training plus classroom technical instruction. As apprentices gain experience, their wages increase.