Apprenticeship Resources

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Apprenticeship Unit
This unit registers state apprenticeship programs for employers when a business decides it wants to train apprentices.

The unit also provides additional apprenticeship information and answers common questions on its Web site. It lists the occupations with current employer-sponsored apprenticeship programs, as well those that sponsored apprenticeship in the past. Placement is not guaranteed, but the list will show the types of programs used to train current apprentices.

To locate apprenticeship opportunities, contact employers or unions in your area. The Department of Labor and Industry does not assist in locating apprenticeship sponsors, but can answer questions about apprenticeship programs.

Call 651.284.5090 or 1.800.342.5354 or TTY: 651.297.4198 to speak with someone in the Apprenticeship Unit. You can also email (DLI.Apprenticeship@state.mn.us) or visit their Web site (www.doli.state.mn.us/appr.html) for more information.

Construction Careers
This Web site includes details for 27 construction trades. Information includes job descriptions, contacts, qualifications and wages for each craft.
www.constructioncareers.org

National Association of State and Territorial
Apprenticeship Directors
You'll find national-level information on this Web site, including the links for apprenticeship information and personal contacts for 27 states and 3 territories that belong to this association.
www.nastad.net

U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services
This office has information about apprenticeship at the national level, including benefits for you and employers. Their Web site also provides additional state-specific information in the "Contacts/Links" section.
www.doleta.gov/atels_bat

Apprenticeship Programs
Find more information about registered and youth apprenticeship programs on ISEEK.
www.iseek.org/sv/22631.jsp