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Apprenticeships

Earn & Learn While Working Towards a High-Paying Career

Earn Wages That Increase as Your Experience Grows

 

An apprenticeship is a career pathway to a high-paying career. You can avoid or overcome college debt, get a foot in the door at the right company or even change careers.

Whether you are a recent high school graduate or are looking to switch careers, an apprenticeship program may be just what you need.

You’ll earn a wage that increases with your experience and work for an employer who is committed to your success, all while incurring no college or training debt.

Benefits of Apprenticeship Programs

 

Structured On-The-Job Training: Apprentices receive training from an experienced mentor. Gain a real-world understanding of the job.

Technical Instruction: Learn online, at the job site, in a classroom or a combination.

Wage Increases: Apprentices receive increases in wages with demonstrated gains in skills and knowledge. Fast-track your success in a time-tested way.

Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion: Earn a nationally and industry-recognized credential.

Business Involvement: Employers are the foundation of every apprenticeship program. Work for an employer who is committed to your success.

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Apprenticeship Programs

Career/OccupationApprenticeship Program NameIndustryO-Net Occupation LinkLength of ProgramAverage starting wage and after apprenticeshipApprenticeship Sponsor LinkEnrollment Period
Behavioral Health Technician / Aide - aka Psychiatric TechFlorida Behavioral Health Healthcare29-2053.00 - Psychiatric Technicians (onetonline.org)1 year$18.86 to $26.92Apprentices | HealthQuestWorksOpen
Addiction CounselorFlorida Behavioral Health Healthcare21-1011.00 - Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (onetonline.org)18 months$26.21 to $38.83Apprentices | HealthQuestWorksOpen
Peer Specialist / Social & Human Services AssistantFlorida Behavioral Health Healthcare21-1093.00 - Social and Human Service Assistants (onetonline.org)1 year$18.70 to $24.23Apprentices | HealthQuestWorksOpen
Community Health WorkerMHP Salud Health21-1094.00 - Community Health Workers (onetonline.org)12 months$18.86 to $29.43Strengthening the CHW Profession through Apprenticeships - MHP SaludOpen
Community Health WorkerUF HealthHealth21-1094.00 - Community Health Workers (onetonline.org)1 year$16.98 to $26.83Professional and Workforce Development – University of Florida (ufl.edu)Open
Medical AssistantOrange Technical CollegeHealth31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants (onetonline.org)1 year$18.83 to $23.58Apprenticeship - Orange Technical College (orangetechcollege.net)Open
Certified Production Technician Florida MakesManufacturing / Logistics17-3026.00 - Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (onetonline.org)1 year$27.75 to $39.09Florida MakesOpen
Quality Control Technician / Industrial Engineer Technician Florida MakesManufacturing / Logistics17-3026.00 - Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (onetonline.org)18 months$25.31 to $45.61Florida MakesOpen
Production Technologist Associate / Team Assembler Florida MakesManufacturing / Logistics51-2092.00 - Team Assemblers (onetonline.org)1 year$17.51 to $24.30Florida MakesOpen
Network Support SpecialistOrange Technical CollegeInformation Technology15-1231.00 - Computer Network Support Specialists (onetonline.org)1 year$31.80 to $46.67Apprenticeship - Orange Technical College (orangetechcollege.net)Open
Human Resource SpecialistSHRM FoundationHuman Resources13-1071.00 - Human Resources Specialists (onetonline.org)2 years$29.08 to $49.13Apprentices | SHRM Foundation Apprenticeship Program (hrapprentice.org)Open
Disability Insurance Association/Claims Adjuster *The HartfordProfessional Services13-1031.00 - Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (onetonline.org)17 months$32.77 to $49.12Not currently taking applicationsCurrently not taking applications
Associate Claims Representative/Claims Adjuster *The HartfordProfessional Services13-1031.00 - Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (onetonline.org)17 months$32.77 to $41.35Not currently taking applicationsCurrently not taking applications
Teacher ApprenticeTeacher ApprenticeshipEducation25-3099.00 - Teachers and Instructors, All Other (onetonline.org)2 years$25.71 to $29.35Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) - Seminole State CollegeAnnual Enrollment May 2025
Heating, A/C, Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers *Air Conditioning Contractors of Central Florida (ACCA) Construction / Utilities49-9021.00 - Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (onetonline.org)3 years$23.42 to $38.98ACCACF.COM - Apprenticeship Program (google.com)Annual Enrollment - next enrollment May 2025
ElectricianCentral Florida Electrical JATCConstruction / Utilities47-2111.00 - Electricians (onetonline.org)4 years$24.00 to $31.56Electrical Apprenticeship | Central Florida (etacfl.org)Open
GlazierFlorida Finishing TradesConstruction47-2121.00 - Glaziers (onetonline.org)18 to 26 months$22.48 to $29.63Apprenticeship in Orlando - Florida Finishing Trades Institute (flfti.org)Open
Painter Decorator Construction Florida Finishing TradesConstruction47-2141.00 - Painters, Construction and Maintenance (onetonline.org)28 to 40 months$19.04 to $32.20Apprenticeship in Orlando - Florida Finishing Trades Institute (flfti.org)Open
Drywall FinisherFlorida Finishing TradesConstruction47-2081.00 - Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (onetonline.org)16 to 28 months$22.69 to $28.33Apprenticeship in Orlando - Florida Finishing Trades Institute (flfti.org)Open
Tradeshow Florida Finishing TradesConstruction47-4099.00 - Construction and Related Workers, All Other (onetonline.org)17 to 28 months$22.51 to $31.26Apprenticeship in Orlando - Florida Finishing Trades Institute (flfti.org)Open
Floor Layer Florida Finishing TradesConstruction47-2042.00 - Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles (onetonline.org)25 to 36 months$16.84 to $32.27Apprenticeship in Orlando - Florida Finishing Trades Institute (flfti.org)Open
Construction Craft LaborerFinfrockConstruction 47-2061.00 - Construction Laborers (onetonline.org)2 years$18.46 to $25.68FINFROCK Launches New Apprenticeship Program - FINFROCKOpen
Bricklayer / MasonMasonry Association of Florida Construction47-2021.00 - Brick masons and Block masons (onetonline.org)27 to 36 months$22.42 to $33.43Apprenticeship - FLORIDA MASONRYOpen
Pool Maintenance and Service TechnicianPool and Hot Tub Alliance AssociationConstruction37-2011.00 - Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (onetonline.org)12 months$19.32 to $30.45https://apprenticeship.Open
Structural Steel IronworkerIronworkers Local 808Construction47-2221.00 - Structural Iron and Steel Workers (onetonline.org)4 years$21.82 to $33.41Ironworkers 808 | HomeOpen
Solar Energy TechnicianFlorida Solar Energy AssociationEnergy47-2152.04 - Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians (onetonline.org)2 years$21.66 to 29.77Home - FSEC® (ucf.edu)Open
PlumberPlumbing Industry Professionals Education (PIPE)47-2152.00 - Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (onetonline.org)8000 hours$24 to $32.21Plumbing Industry Professional Education - P.I.P.E. - Associated Builders and Contractors - Central Florida ChapterOpen
Irrigation TechnicianFlorida Nursery Growers, and Landscape AssociationAgricultural47-3015.00 - Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (onetonline.org)12 months$16.82 to $23.31Apprenticeship - FNGLAOpen
Landscape TechnicianFlorida Nursery Growers, and Landscape AssociationAgricultural37-3011.00 - Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (onetonline.org)12 months$16.82 to $23.31Apprenticeship - FNGLAOpen
Childcare Development SpecialistOrange County Public SchoolsEducation39-9011.00 - Childcare Workers (onetonline.org)2 yearsApprenticeship - Orange Technical College (orangetechcollege.net)Open
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