SUCCESS STORIES
Why it works.
Thriving on a team of skilled professionals. Building your career. Prospering in a high-value profession. Registered Apprenticeship is your foothold into a lucrative, respected, and challenging career. These are the stories of real apprentices and their journeys with Registered Apprenticeship.
Tia Rose
Software Developer Apprentice
Training hours: 2000
Classroom hours: 728
Pre-Apprenticeship program:
You don't have to get it right on your first try.READ MORE
Kari Breedlove
Journeyworker Limited Maintenance Electrician
Training hours: 4000
Classroom hours: 288
Pre-Apprenticeship program:
Never stop learning.READ MORE
Kaitlyn Kettner
Inside Electrician Apprentice
Training hours: 8000
Classroom hours: 720
Pre-Apprenticeship program:
Keep asking questions and do not give up.READ MORE
Alicia Vandervelden
Medical Assistant
Training hours: 2000
Classroom hours: 156
Pre-Apprenticeship program:
It's a great way to learn and get paid at the same time.READ MORE
Jaime Alfaro
Journey-level Roofer & Waterproofer
Training hours: 4,000
Classroom hours: 168
Pre-Apprenticeship program: N/A
It’s possible to be somebody you’re proud of.READ MORE
LORI BAUMANN
Journey-level Laborer
Training hours: 4,000
Classroom hours: 156-180
Pre-Apprenticeship program: Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
It’s an amazing opportunity to get paid to learn and get on-the-job experience.READ MORE
GERRY JONES
Journey-level Electrician
Training hours: 8,000
Classroom hours: 144-180
Pre-Apprenticeship program: Constructing Hope
There is a feeling of self-worth while you are learning valuable skills that you can take with you anywhere.READ MORE
JOHNETTA ABRAHAM
Journey-level Cement Mason
Training hours: 6,000-7,000
Classroom hours: 144-160
Pre-Apprenticeship program: Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
I worked full time and all the time. I always had work as an apprentice.READ MORE