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Apprentices learn the aspects of a highly skilled profession through on-the-job training and related classroom instruction, while being sponsored by individual employers. There's a wide range of occupations available, from carpenter to electrician. Apprenticeships usually last 2 to 4 years with a minimum of 144 hours of related training required per year for most trades.
Generally, minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship include:
- A high school diploma or GED
- One year of college algebra or equivalent (Math 60, 65, or 70)
- Must have gotten a C or higher
- You must be at least 18 years of age
Women and people of color are encouraged to apply!
Benefits of Apprenticeship include:
- Paid employment during training with progressive wage increases
- Opportunity to learn skills needed y employers throughout the industry
- A more secure career and the ability to adapt to new job requirements
- Credit towards an AAS degree or Certificate for completion of apprenticeship program
Average Journey Wage in Oregon (updated 2024):
| Apprenticeship Trade | Hourly Pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $31.44 |
| Glaziers | $32.26 |
| HVAC Technicians/Installers | $33.76 |
| Inside Electricians | $43.00 |
| Limited Energy Technicians | $34.26 |
| Limited Maintenance Electricians | $36.85 |
| Manufacturing Plant Electricians | $40.20 |
| Millwrights | $34.05 |
| Plumbers | $41.22 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $32.83 |
Getting Started in Apprenticeship:
Apprenticeships Admissions and Registration
- Getting Started Flyer
- Register for Pre-Apprenticeship classes at Lane.
- Contact trade coordinator for trade of interest and check for current openings.
- Pursue an AAS Degree or Certificate of Completion once you have completed your apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeship Degrees:
The program descriptions below provide information about those specific degrees. Complete degree information is available in the online catalog.
- Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship
- Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies
- Limited Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies
- Energy Management with Building Controls Technology
- Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship
Program Cost Estimate (2023-24)
Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship (2-year Associate's Degree)
Resident Tuition and student fees $12,916
Books and supplies - $1,880
Total - $14,796
Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies (2-year Associate's Degree)
Resident Tuition and student fees - $12,234
Books and supplies - $1,980
Total - $14,214
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship (2-year Associate's Degree)
Resident Tuition and student fees - $12,543
Books and supplies - $2,000
Total - $14,543
Costs are based on resident tuition. Consult Lane's website for updated tuition and fees. International students should seek advice with the international office at Lane Community College for program costs.
Apprenticeship Program - Related Links
Find out more about Apprenticeship in Oregon:
Oregon Employment Department video:
Contact Apprenticeship
4000 E. 30th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
Advanced Technology Division
Building 33, room 115
Thursday 8-1pm