Apprenticeship programs by state

Government apprenticeship programs for people leaving the military and people starting college or training, in every US state, DC and the US territories. Links go to official government pages. Start years are shown only where an official source states them. Checked monthly; last checked 2026-10-14.

Alabama

Alaska

  • Alaska Office of Apprenticeship (U.S. DOL) (official site, opens in a new tab) - Alaska Apprenticeship Office.
    Apprenticeship office · Start year not found · Active

    The federal Department of Labor office oversees registered apprenticeships that combine on-the-job learning and technical instruction for workforce training. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Alaska State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Alaska State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The state agency approves institutional programs of education and training for veteran benefit payments. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • DOD SkillBridge partnership (official site, opens in a new tab) - Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
    Veterans program · Since 2024 · Active

    The Alaska Department of Labor program provides retiring service members with civilian work experience through industry training and apprenticeships. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Apprenticeship Technology AAS (official site, opens in a new tab) - University of Alaska Anchorage Community & Technical College.
    College program · Start year not found · Active

    The University of Alaska Anchorage program allows apprenticeship participants to earn a degree while receiving credits for technical instruction. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

Arizona

Arkansas

  • Arkansas Office of Apprenticeship (U.S. DOL) (official site, opens in a new tab) - Arkansas Workforce Connections.
    Apprenticeship office · Start year not found · Active

    The designated State Apprenticeship Agency operates within the Arkansas Department of Commerce to support apprenticeship programs and economic opportunities. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Arkansas State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Arkansas Department of Career Education, Division of Career and Technical Education.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    This agency offers a starting resource for returning military veterans to learn about using their earned G.I. Bill educational benefits in Arkansas. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Home Base Arkansas (official site, opens in a new tab) - Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.
    Veterans program · Start year not found · Active

    Home Base Arkansas is a veterans program administered by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

California

Colorado

  • Colorado State Apprenticeship Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Colorado State Apprenticeship Agency.
    Apprenticeship office · Since 2023 · Active

    The agency oversees registered apprenticeships with advice from the State Apprenticeship Council, including guidance for building and construction trades. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Colorado State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education & Training.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    Operating under the Colorado Community College System, this agency oversees approved education and training programs for veterans. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Discovery Learning Apprenticeship (official site, opens in a new tab) - University of Colorado Boulder, College of Engineering and Applied Science.
    College program · Start year not found · Active

    The program allows engineering apprentices at CU Boulder to supplement classroom learning with real-world research experience. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

  • Hawaii State Apprenticeship Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Workforce Development Division.
    Apprenticeship office · Since 1941 · Active

    The Hawaii State Apprenticeship Agency coordinates registered apprenticeship programs and training facility tours to support workforce development. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Hawaii State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Hawaiʻi State Approving Agency.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The Hawaii State Approving Agency is responsible for approving education and training programs as a pathway into Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • University of Hawaii teacher apprenticeship program (official site, opens in a new tab) - University of Hawaii System.
    College program · Since 2024 · Active

    The University of Hawaii teacher apprenticeship program expands teaching pathways to address state teacher shortages, connecting future educators with mentorship opportunities. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

  • Nebraska Office of Apprenticeship (U.S. DOL) (official site, opens in a new tab) - U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship.
    Apprenticeship office · Since 2026 · Active

    The Nebraska Office of Apprenticeship establishes an advisory council appointed by the Governor to support apprenticeship initiatives within the department. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Nebraska State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Veterans Education Approval Section / Nebraska State Approving Agency.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The Nebraska State Approving Agency acts through the Department of Education to regulate private career schools, authorize educational programs, and protect consumers. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • GI Bill apprenticeship benefits (official site, opens in a new tab) - Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs.
    Veterans program · Start year not found · Active

    The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs allows participants of educational assistance programs and the GI Bill to use their benefits for apprenticeship training. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Elevate Consortium apprenticeship hub (official site, opens in a new tab) - Central, Northeast and Southeast Community Colleges.
    College program · Since 2026 · Active

    The Elevate Consortium apprenticeship hub is a partnership of community colleges focused on expanding workforce and career and technical education opportunities across Nebraska. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

Nevada

  • Nevada State Apprenticeship Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner.
    Apprenticeship office · Since 1939 · Active

    The Nevada State Apprenticeship Agency is an apprenticeship office operated by the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Nevada State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The Nevada State Approving Agency approves postsecondary education, training, and certification programs so veterans, reservists, and dependents can use their VA education benefits. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • State of Nevada DoD SkillBridge (official site, opens in a new tab) - Department of Administration Division of Human Resource Management.
    Veterans program · Since 2025 · Active

    The State of Nevada DoD SkillBridge offers professional placement opportunities coordinated according to candidate experience, interest areas, and agency capacity. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • NSHE Apprenticeships (official site, opens in a new tab) - Nevada System of Higher Education.
    College program · Start year not found · Active

    NSHE Apprenticeships connects graduates and career changers with learning and earning opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

  • New Mexico State Apprenticeship Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.
    Apprenticeship office · Since 1957 · Active

    The New Mexico State Apprenticeship Agency serves as an apprenticeship office under the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • New Mexico State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - New Mexico Department of Veterans Services.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The New Mexico State Approving Agency helps veterans, service members, and family members access the GI Bill in approved programs. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Apprenticeship for Veterans (official site, opens in a new tab) - New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.
    Veterans program · Start year not found · Active

    The Apprenticeship for Veterans program provides veterans training opportunities through the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

  • Rhode Island State Apprenticeship Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Office of Apprenticeship.
    Apprenticeship office · Start year not found · Active

    The Rhode Island State Apprenticeship Agency serves as an apprenticeship office under the Rhode Island state government. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Rhode Island State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner State Approving Agency.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The Rhode Island State Approving Agency helps individuals change careers, learn a new trade, or pursue a degree or certificate. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

South Carolina

  • South Carolina Office of Apprenticeship (U.S. DOL) (official site, opens in a new tab) - U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (South Carolina state office).
    Apprenticeship office · Start year not found · Active

    The South Carolina Office of Apprenticeship operates as an apprenticeship office under the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • South Carolina State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Veterans Education and Training.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The South Carolina State Approving Agency approves and supervises veteran education programs at postsecondary institutions and career training centers for veterans and eligible dependents. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • DEW Veteran Services / SkillBridge site (official site, opens in a new tab) - South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
    Veterans program · Start year not found · Active

    The DEW Veteran Services / SkillBridge site is operated by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce and provides information including an unemployment insurance employer handbook. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

South Dakota

  • South Dakota Office of Apprenticeship (U.S. DOL) (official site, opens in a new tab) - South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation.
    Apprenticeship office · Start year not found · Active

    The South Dakota Office of Apprenticeship participates in the Registered Apprenticeship system to meet industry skilled workforce needs and train individuals for careers. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • South Dakota State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - South Dakota State Approving Agency.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The South Dakota State Approving Agency collaborates with the federal government to approve and oversee education and training for military veterans, dependents, reservists, and National Guard members. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

  • Washington State Apprenticeship Agency (official site, opens in a new tab)
    Apprenticeship office · Start year not found · Active

    The Washington State Apprenticeship Agency operates as part of the apprenticeship system alongside the Office of Apprenticeship and state agencies. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Washington State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Washington Student Achievement Council State Approving Agency.
    GI Bill approval agency · Since 1978 · Active

    The Washington Student Achievement Council serves as a State Approving Agency to approve apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs. This enables veterans to utilize their GI Bill benefits. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Career Launch (apprenticeship pathways) (official site, opens in a new tab) - Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
    College program · Since 2017 · Active

    Career Launch programs offer students practical work experience connected to classroom studies. Participants graduate with competitive market skills and credentials beyond a high school diploma. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

West Virginia

  • West Virginia Office of Apprenticeship (U.S. DOL) (official site, opens in a new tab) - U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (West Virginia state office).
    Apprenticeship office · Start year not found · Active

    The West Virginia Office of Apprenticeship is a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship office. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • West Virginia State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - West Virginia Office of Veterans Education and Training (OVET).
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    This state approving agency ensures veterans and reservists have full access to high quality training programs. It approves education and training for veterans and eligible dependents. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

Wisconsin

Wyoming

District of Columbia

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

Puerto Rico

  • Puerto Rico Apprenticeship Office (official site, opens in a new tab) - Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio, Programa de Aprendizaje Registrado.
    Apprenticeship office · Start year not found · Active

    The Puerto Rico Apprenticeship Office, operated under the US Department of Labor and Puerto Rico, includes a division assisting local businesses to sell goods and services to the federal government. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Puerto Rico Apprenticeship Office (official site, opens in a new tab) - Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce, Workforce Development Program.
    Apprenticeship office · Since 2018 · Active

    The Puerto Rico Apprenticeship Office functions as an apprenticeship office under the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce, Workforce Development Program. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Puerto Rico State Approving Agency (official site, opens in a new tab) - Puerto Rico State Approving Agency.
    GI Bill approval agency · Start year not found · Active

    The Puerto Rico State Approving Agency evaluates educational quality in public vocational and technical training programs through accreditation standards. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

  • Registered Apprenticeship pathways in community colleges and universities (official site, opens in a new tab) - Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce, Workforce Development Program.
    College program · Start year not found · Active

    Registered Apprenticeship pathways in community colleges and universities operate as a college program through the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce, Workforce Development Program. (Summary by The Job Jacket, based on the official page.)

U.S. Virgin Islands