Start a Successful Career with an Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid work experience that includes on-the-job and classroom learning. Apprenticeships give workers the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a high-demand job and the opportunity to pursue a career in a high-demand industry.
West Michigan Works! currently offers an apprenticeship program in health care. However, there are many more apprenticeship opportunities directly available with local employers.
How to Find Apprenticeships
Often, employers enter existing workers into their apprenticeship programs rather than hiring someone as an apprentice. Although you may not be able to walk into an apprenticeship on day one, get your foot in the door and show the employer you are worth investing in.
Take these steps to get started:
Search Apprenticeship.gov to determine what employers offer apprenticeships in the field you are interested in.
Find which of these employers is hiring on their company’s website, Conexión de puro talento de Michigan or other job search websites like Indeed.
Apply for a position at the company, prove yourself by working hard and being positive, and then tell them you are interested in apprenticeship opportunities.
WMW! Apprenticeship Programs
West Michigan Works! apprenticeship programs are highly competitive with set application periods and program requirements. Here are some current healthcare apprenticeship program opportunities.
Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship (MARAP): Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties. They schedule appointments, maintaining medical records, take vital signs and prepare patients for examinations. LEARN MORE
Surgical Technologist Registered Apprenticeship: Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, assist with operations. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries. LEARN MORE
