Apprenticeship, RI Department of Labor and Training

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What Occupations can be Apprenticed?
Federal and State agencies now recognizes over 850 occupations in a multitude of industries, and the list is growing at a phenomenal rate.  They include a diverse and virtually unlimited range of vocations.


Having skilled workers is critical to the success of every enterprise.  Implementing registered apprenticeship programs can ensure that workforce talent is continually replenished and is educated and skilled in accordance with the needs of an enterprise.

In Rhode Island, active registered apprenticeship programs include:

Diamond Bullet  Asbestos Workers   Diamond Bullet  Operating Engineers
Diamond Bullet  Automotive Technicians   Diamond Bullet  Pharmacy Assistants
Diamond Bullet  Bricklayers   Diamond Bullet  Pipefitters
Diamond Bullet  Carpenters   Diamond Bullet  Plastic Process Technician
Diamond Bullet  Cement Masons   Diamond Bullet  Plumbers
Diamond Bullet  Child Care Development Specialist   Diamond Bullet  Roofers
Diamond Bullet  Electricians   Diamond Bullet  Sheet Metal Workers
Diamond Bullet  Glaziers   Diamond Bullet  Telecommunications
Diamond Bullet  HVAC Refrigeration   Diamond Bullet  Tool & Die Makers
Diamond Bullet  Iron Workers   Diamond Bullet  Veterinary Assistant


Criteria for Apprenticeable Occupations:

  1. Customarily learned in a practical way though a structured, systematic program of on-the-job (OJT), supervised training

  2. Clearly identified and commonly recognized throughout an industry

  3. Involves manual, mechanical or technical skills and knowledge which require a minimum of 2000 hours of OJT work experience

  4. Requires related instruction to supplement the OJT training

All programs that have 5 or more apprentices sponsored must have a written Affirmative Action plan and a selection procedure.  It must consist of activities to equalize opportunity in apprenticeship to permit full use of the work potential of minorities and women.  It should involve special efforts to identify, recruit, motivate, and train potential apprentices from these groups, along with goals and timetables for increasing their participation.

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Apprenticeship Office
Victor Lepore, Supervisor of Apprenticeship
Division of Professional Regulation
RI Department of Labor and Training
Center General Complex, 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-8536
Sandra M. Powell, Director

Updated 05/05/2008 MDF