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For Apprentices

Why choose between school and a job when you can achieve both? An apprenticeship empowers you to do exactly that. This proven training method, rooted in the very beginnings of professional trades, allows you to master essential skills and earn a paycheck simultaneously.

Why Apprenticeships?

Hands-On Experience

Start learning on the job from day one. Apprenticeships give you real-world experience, working alongside industry professionals while building practical skills and confidence.

Industry-Recognized Certifications

Earn respected credentials that prove you’re trained and job-ready. These certifications help you stand out and move forward in competitive industries.

A Clear Career Path

Apprenticeships offer more than a job; they provide a path. With built-in wage increases, mentorship, and growth opportunities, you’ll advance with purpose. 

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The Traditional Method

Apprenticeships are widely known in construction and union trades, but they're not limited to those fields. You can find apprenticeships across the nation in almost any sector. The U.S. Department of Commerce says, “The skilled trades that support our nation’s construction industry still represent the core of American apprenticeships, but many other industries, like healthcare and information technology (IT), are adopting apprenticeships to create a skilled workforce for jobs they cannot otherwise fill easily, if at all.”

Achieving economic stability often means balancing a job for today and a career path for tomorrow. Apprenticeships provide the best of both worlds. They offer a structured job, even if you're new to the field, coupled with a clear, guided journey to expertise. As you gain knowledge and skills, your wages increase, laying a solid foundation for your future.

I am willing and available for work, but I don't have the skills to get me where I want to go.

I need some help getting on my feet. â€‹

I don't have the financial means to participate in an education program without pay.​

Long term work is harder to find these days. 

It doesn't have to be this way — here's where we come in!

Build A Pro has a passion for matching people’s talents and abilities with opportunities. We connect people to apprenticeship employment in a variety of different fields and industry sectors, including traditional and non-traditional apprenticeship trades. The apprenticeship model aligned with the individual's talent creates the ideal formula for long-term workforce placement success. 

Apprentice Benefits

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Earn While You Learn

Participate in Debt-Free structured customized training through Hands-On learning while on the job.

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Build Strong Employer Relationships

92% of the time, apprenticeship graduates stay with their employers for 5+ years! 

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Planned Career Progression

Apprenticeship opens up avenues for further education and advancement.

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Support & Resources

Receive ongoing support, resources, and networking opportunities to optimize your career growth.

Specialized Wraparound Support

At Build A Pro, we create success plans that are made just for you as an apprentice. Your Success Coach will guide you along the Apprenticeship Path and help you tackle everyday challenges.
We also offer support options designed through our Divisions to help you succeed.

Tailored programming for individuals with our without a High School Diploma or GED who are ages 16 through 24. 

Built for second chances. This division supports individuals coming from Homelessness, Recovery, and Incarseration.

Specialized to bring military experience into the civilian workplace, honoring the service member and their families.

Why Trust Us?

We believe the apprenticeship model aligned with the individual's talent creates the ideal formula for long-term workforce placement success. Build A Pro is not limited by a sole focus on any one individual industry.

Build A Pro Divisions are specialized to come alongside apprentices with customized wraparound services to help them thrive, not just survive, in a long-term career.

Our Mission

Build A Pro is a Non-Profit Apprenticeship Intermediary Organization focused on serving the local community by seeking to cut through the "red tape" of starting or running an apprenticeship program. We support people searching for meaningful work to find purpose and value across industries by partnering with employers and educational institutions to build targeted apprenticeship programs. Build A Pro believes that the best service to a community at large is to grow the individual members' professional ability to meet more community needs.

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Build A Pro(SM) offers specialized curriculum

We recognize each apprentice's unique strengths and identify areas where they need additional support to truly thrive in their career. Build A Pro partners with local organizations to provide wrap-around services tailored to each apprentice's needs. These additional supports may include:

  • Financial Literacy

  • Math and English Supports

  • Conflict Management

  • Professional Etiquette

  • Addiction Education

  • English as a Second Language

  • And MUCH MORE

Career Opportunities

Explore a diverse range of dynamic career industries at Build A Pro, where exciting opportunities await you. Click on an industry the list to discover your path to professional success and growth!

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Sectors that provide specialized knowledge-based services, often involving technology and finance.

  • Technology & IT

  • Financial Services

  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Occupations here include software developers, financial analysts, and consultants who offer expertise in various professional domains.

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Construction & Skilled Trades

This group includes occupations related to building, installing, and maintaining physical structures and systems.

  • Construction

  • Installation, Maintenance

  • Repair Occupations

Roles in this category include electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other tradespeople essential for infrastructure development and maintenance.

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Education, Hospitality & Other Service

This diverse category covers industries that provide services directly to consumers and communities.

  • Education

  • Hospitality

  • Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

  • Personal Care and Service Occupations

Roles include teachers, chefs, artists, and personal care aides who contribute to education, leisure, and personal well-being.

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Healthcare & Social Services

Industries focused on medical care, wellness, and social support fall under this category.

  • Healthcare

  • Community and Social Service Occupations

  • Addiction Prevention and care

This includes occupations like registered nurses, medical assistants, and social workers who provide essential health and support services.

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Industrial & Manufacturing

This category includes sectors involved in the production and maintenance of goods and infrastructure.

  • Advanced Manufacturing

  • Energy, Transportation

  • Telecommunications

  • Agriculture

These industries focus on producing goods, energy, and services essential for other sectors, involving roles like machinists, energy technicians, and agricultural equipment operators.

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Don't Know Yet! 

Are you still exploring your career options?

That's perfectly okay! We encourage you to start the converstaion today and discover the possibilities that await you. Our team is here to support you on your journey, helping you find the right path that aligns with your interests and skills. Take the first step today and see where it leads!

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