Jobs, Training & Career · Surprise rank #396
Get Paid From Day One—and Earn Scheduled Raises While You Learn a Trade
Registered apprenticeships combine wages, classroom instruction and scheduled raises across construction, manufacturing and other industries.
Who
Applicants meeting the sponsor's recruitment criteria.
Where: Statewide across construction, manufacturing, health care and other occupations.
What to do
Start here: Search the NYS DOL apprenticeship announcements weekly and apply only through active official notices.
Eligibility: Sponsor-specific age, education, license, residency and testing rules.
What you get
Registered apprenticeships pay wages from the first day while combining work with formal training and scheduled wage progression.
Benefit: Paid employment, classroom training and a recognized credential.
Possible value: Wages throughout training plus long-term earning growth.
Good to know
Important: Openings are employer-specific, competitive and often brief; no central guaranteed placement.
Availability: Recruitment windows vary.
Why people miss it: People search job boards rather than the state apprenticeship recruitment list.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026