Establishing Apprenticeship Programs for Youth Workers


Book Description

This planning guide describes the BEST Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Program, provides perspectives on the benefits of apprenticeship and other considerations for community stakeholders, and offers guidance on planning milestones and activities needed to accomplish Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeships through intermediary-based systems. A brief description of BEST intermediary organizations studied for this guide and a list of resources for further information are also included.




Apprenticeship Career Planning for Teens


Book Description

This book is an A-Z guide on researching and gaining acceptance into apprenticeships in high-demand industries that continually address labor shortages. The book contrasts college costs versus the nearly zero education cost for on-the-job training and schooling in a technical field. The book is written for secondary school-age young adults and adults seeking a career change. This comprehensive book explains to the reader how to navigate an apprenticeship from start to finish, leading to a well-paying sustainable career in industries that continually need skilled replacement workers.