Apprenticeship involves much more than getting a job: It is a career choice and commitment
Apprenticeship programs allow you to learn skills on the job and gain knowledge in the classroom while earning above average wages.
While apprenticeship is a rewarding choice, it is also a demanding one that requires determination, commitment, attitude and physical conditioning to succeed. You will need to stay in excellent physical shape and remain drug and alcohol free. Once you have decided on a trade, apply to the Hawaii State approved apprenticeship program in your area offering training in that trade. Be aware that there may not be immediate openings in that program and you may be put on a waiting list as many of the careers are seasonal, depending on the economy. Apprenticeship programs usually only accept new apprentices when there are enough jobs to keep all apprentices working. Some trades only accept applications at certain times of the year and others require that you find a job in the trade before you are accepted in the program.
HOW DO I JOIN AN APPRENTICESHIP?
With the sheer number of apprenticeship programs available in Hawai‘i, there are no set standards for all apprenticeships. However, most programs have the following minimum requirements:
List of Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
List of Non-Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Click HERE to find the most recent open recruitment for apprenticeship. Please visit our site as new apprenticeship notices are updated.
Honolulu Community College is the primary local college for apprenticeship/journeyworker training in various construction and mechanical trades. Courses are offered during weekday evening and Saturday morning in the following occupational areas:
This Apprenticeship Information Brochure was extracted from State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Workforce Development Division publications. Included are brief summaries of how to apply for apprenticeship programs and what can be expected when one becomes an apprentice.IMPORTANT NOTE: Honolulu Community College is not involved in the application and selection procedures for apprenticeship programs. If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, please apply directly with your program(s) of choice.
GUIDE TO STATE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
This Guide to State Registered Construction Apprenticeship Programs was developed by the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Workforce Development Division. It contains basic descriptions of many State of Hawaiʻi registered contruction apprenticeship programs and also includes contact and recruitment information.
The minimum entrance requirements and required on-the-job (Work Process) and school (Related Instruction) hours are summarized on this quick reference chart of program requirements for some of the State of Hawaii registered building industry apprenticeship programs.
PEARL HARBOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Coordinator Pearl Harbor Education: Jeannie Shaw (845-9482 or 295-6893, jeanshaw@hawaii.edu)
Website: https://acep.hawaii.navy.mil
Application Website: www.usajobs.gov (Pearl Harbor Apprenticeship positions are posted each year at www.usajobs.gov. The postings vary each year. Pearl Harbor Shipyard will advertise when positions are available.)
The primary purpose of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY) Apprenticeship Program is to provide highly skilled journey workers and future leaders in government. Apprenticeships are available periodically as determined by employment needs.
PHNSY apprentices receive well-rounded academic study through Honolulu Community College held at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Training Facility, and paid structured work experience at the Shipyard which is applied toward an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. See Applied Trades.
DLIR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
This State of Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Division website contains recruitment notices, lists of state approved construction and non-construction apprenticeship programs and links to career information wesbites.
APPRENTICESHIP WAGES
This is a link to the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Research and Statistics Office Wage Rate Schedule for Apprentices. These schedules are usually updated twice yearly.
HIRED! An apprenticeship program in the Teen Center with the U.S. Army, MWR. This is a 12-week program for teens ages 15 to 18 years of age currently attending high school to gain experience, training and explore career opportunities.
While apprenticeship is a rewarding choice, it is also a demanding one that requires determination, commitment, attitude and physical conditioning to succeed. You will need to stay in excellent physical shape and remain drug and alcohol free. Once you have decided on a trade, apply to the Hawaii State approved apprenticeship program in your area offering training in that trade. Be aware that there may not be immediate openings in that program and you may be put on a waiting list as many of the careers are seasonal, depending on the economy. Apprenticeship programs usually only accept new apprentices when there are enough jobs to keep all apprentices working. Some trades only accept applications at certain times of the year and others require that you find a job in the trade before you are accepted in the program.
HOW DO I JOIN AN APPRENTICESHIP?
With the sheer number of apprenticeship programs available in Hawai‘i, there are no set standards for all apprenticeships. However, most programs have the following minimum requirements:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Be a High School graduate or have GED
- Pass an industry test for occupation
- Be physically fit for occupation
List of Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
List of Non-Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Click HERE to find the most recent open recruitment for apprenticeship. Please visit our site as new apprenticeship notices are updated.
Honolulu Community College is the primary local college for apprenticeship/journeyworker training in various construction and mechanical trades. Courses are offered during weekday evening and Saturday morning in the following occupational areas:
- Boilermaker
- Bricklayer Mason
- Building Maintenance (Hotel Workers)
- Carpenter
- Cement Finisher
- Ceramic Tile Setter
- City and County Water Supply
- City and County Waste Water
- City and County Electrical Maintenance
- Construction Craft Laborer
- Drywall, Acoustic and Lathe Workers
- Drywall Taper
- Electrician
- Elevator Constructor
- Fire Sprinkler Fitter
- Floor Layer
- Glazier
- Heat/Frost Insulator & Allied Workers
- Ironworker (Fabricator)
- Ironworker (Reinforcing Steel)
- Ironworker (Structural)
- Operating Engineer
- Painter
- Plasterer
- Plumber
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Fitter
- Roofer
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Steam Fitter Welder
- Telecommunications Installer/Technician
This Apprenticeship Information Brochure was extracted from State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Workforce Development Division publications. Included are brief summaries of how to apply for apprenticeship programs and what can be expected when one becomes an apprentice.IMPORTANT NOTE: Honolulu Community College is not involved in the application and selection procedures for apprenticeship programs. If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, please apply directly with your program(s) of choice.
GUIDE TO STATE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
This Guide to State Registered Construction Apprenticeship Programs was developed by the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Workforce Development Division. It contains basic descriptions of many State of Hawaiʻi registered contruction apprenticeship programs and also includes contact and recruitment information.
The minimum entrance requirements and required on-the-job (Work Process) and school (Related Instruction) hours are summarized on this quick reference chart of program requirements for some of the State of Hawaii registered building industry apprenticeship programs.
PEARL HARBOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Coordinator Pearl Harbor Education: Jeannie Shaw (845-9482 or 295-6893, jeanshaw@hawaii.edu)
Website: https://acep.hawaii.navy.mil
Application Website: www.usajobs.gov (Pearl Harbor Apprenticeship positions are posted each year at www.usajobs.gov. The postings vary each year. Pearl Harbor Shipyard will advertise when positions are available.)
The primary purpose of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY) Apprenticeship Program is to provide highly skilled journey workers and future leaders in government. Apprenticeships are available periodically as determined by employment needs.
PHNSY apprentices receive well-rounded academic study through Honolulu Community College held at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Training Facility, and paid structured work experience at the Shipyard which is applied toward an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. See Applied Trades.
DLIR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
This State of Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Division website contains recruitment notices, lists of state approved construction and non-construction apprenticeship programs and links to career information wesbites.
APPRENTICESHIP WAGES
This is a link to the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Research and Statistics Office Wage Rate Schedule for Apprentices. These schedules are usually updated twice yearly.
HIRED! An apprenticeship program in the Teen Center with the U.S. Army, MWR. This is a 12-week program for teens ages 15 to 18 years of age currently attending high school to gain experience, training and explore career opportunities.
