KNOW THE BENEFITS
Apprenticeship provides job seekers with valuable, paid, hands-on education and training across a variety of industries. Participants gain professional certification upon completion, opening doors to career growth and increased opportunities for advancement in their chosen field.
Earn While You Learn
Apprentices earn a wage that increases over time, gaining financial support while developing new skills.
Skill Development in High-Demand Fields
Gain hands-on experience and training in high-demand occupations, building expertise in a competitive industry.
Mentorship from Industry Experts
Learn directly from experienced mentors who guide apprentices in mastering their trade.
Debt-Free Career Path
Start a long-term career with minimal or no college debt, benefiting from a structured, paid apprenticeship.
National Certification and Career Growth
Earn a nationally recognized certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor and work for an employer that invests in quality training and professional development.
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Building & Construction
- Health & Life Sciences
- IT & Business Services
- Transportation & Logistics
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.
- Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
- Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
- Crane and Tower Operators
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- General and Operations Managers
- Industrial Engineering Technicians
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Industrial Production Managers
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
- Machinists
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- Millwrights
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Painters, Transportation Equipment
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Tool and Die Makers
- Upholsterers
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
AGRICULTURE
Farmers, Ranchers, and other Agricultural Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. Employers may hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation.
- Aquacultural Managers
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Boilermakers
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons
- Carpenters
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
- Construction Managers
- Cost Estimators
- Electricians
- Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Highway Maintenance Workers
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Roofers
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers
HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
- Administrative Services Managers
- Billing and Posting Clerks
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Community Health Workers
- Dental Assistants
- Dental Laboratory Technicians
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
- Firefighters
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
- Food Service Managers
- Health Educators
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Instructional Coordinators
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Massage Therapists
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Medical Assistants
- Medical Equipment Preparers
- Medical Equipment Repairers
- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
- Medical Secretaries
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Nursing Assistants
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Opticians, Dispensing
- Orderlies
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Phlebotomists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- Psychiatric Aides
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Residential Advisors
- Respiratory Therapists
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Surgical Technologists
- Therapists, All Other
- Training and Development Specialists
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
IT & BUSINESS SERVICES
Building linkages in IT occupations framework: for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.
- Accountants and Auditors
- Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Civil Engineering Technicians
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Occupations, All Other
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Customer Service Representatives
- Database Administrators
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other
- Graphic Designers
- Human Resources Managers
- Human Resources Specialists
- Information Security Analysts
- Legal Secretaries
- Management Analysts
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Marketing Managers
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Sales Managers
- Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
- Software Developers, Applications
- Software Developers, Systems Software
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
- Web Developers
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Commercial Pilots
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- Logisticians
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
SUCCESS STORIES
Hear from individuals who have completed apprenticeships in Indiana and transformed their careers. These stories highlight the real-world impact of apprenticeship programs, showcasing how participants gained valuable skills, advanced in their fields and achieved long-term success. Explore their experiences and discover how apprenticeships can be the key to unlocking your own career potential.
Alexis Taylor, Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
“I knew that my training was paying off, and I soon became part of major projects to make the plant run better. I was becoming a crucial part of the team, and making the plant better really grew my confidence and my sense of pride in the type of operator I wanted to be. I was filled with happiness knowing that I was a major part of protecting the health of Big Blue River and all of the communities downstream.”
Justin Landon, Maintenance Manager, Lippert
“I began my tenure at Lippert as a basic maintenance technician, came through the door as the new guy. After going through the apprenticeship program and having that stamp of approval and some certifications for the job I was doing, and in about three years, I ended up running the department. I would say if you have the opportunity to do it, count the cost and do it. There's absolutely no downside to this.”
Alicia McKinley, Assistant Director, Cummins Child Development Center
“Participation in an apprenticeship is training that you're not going to get anywhere else, and it's so nice to be able to be in your classroom and still earning those hours and that level of knowledge that you're not going to get in an online class or sitting with a professor. When you're able to be hands on and you're able to go through that particular way of training, I think it's great and I would highly recommend it.”
