Registered Apprenticeship Finder
Search paid, industry-recognized apprenticeship opportunities and learn how programs work.
U.S. Department of LaborOpen resourceLEARNING + SCHOOLS
Choose the training path that fits the work you want to do.
Start with trusted search tools, compare total cost and time, and verify that a credential is recognized by employers in your area before you enroll.
Compare the time
Programs range from short credentials to multiyear apprenticeships and degrees.
Compare the full cost
Include tuition, tools, transportation and the income you may earn while learning.
Verify recognition
Ask local employers which credentials, licenses and hands-on experience they value.
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Local Training Finder
Compare short-term programs, certifications, colleges and occupational training near you.
CareerOneStopOpen resourceCollege Navigator
Research accredited schools, programs, costs and outcomes using federal education data.
National Center for Education StatisticsOpen resourceMEP National Network
Find a state manufacturing center offering workforce, technology and business support.
National Institute of Standards and TechnologyOpen resourceSkillsUSA
Explore student leadership, technical education and career-readiness programs.
SkillsUSAOpen resourceSME Education Foundation
Discover manufacturing education, scholarships and school-to-career programs.
SMEOpen resourceBefore enrolling: verify accreditation or program approval, ask about completion and placement definitions, confirm costs in writing, and speak with employers who hire for the role you want.