Apprenticeships is a longer-term professional relationships between a student and an expert in the field. These opportunities are typically a 6 to 24 month commitment, and are paid positions. Apprenticeships are most commonly available in the construction trades. A student learns about the career, the skills necessary to be successful in it, and gradually perform the tasks more independently as they progress through the program. The skilled trades unions are well known for their apprenticeship programs. Another example would be the Precision Plumbing & Heating Systems HVAC apprenticeship described in this video.
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