Work-Based Learning
Spotlight on Apprenticeship
If you are a graduating senior who will be 18 years of age and have taken related instruction in MSBSD, you have a great opportunity to earn while you learn as an apprentice. You can obtain paid, relevant workplace experience while acquiring the skills and credentials that employer's value. Over 90% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship retain employment and earn a high wage. Benefits of apprenticeship are:
- Income and education at the same time
- Hands-on training and mentorship
- Career advancement with higher wage potential over your career
- Earned credentials and possibly degrees
- Competitive advantage, with increased retention and job satisfaction
- Opportunity to meet a future need
- Alaska Works
- Electrical Workers
- Iron Workers
- JOBS - Alaska Department of Labor
- Laborers
- Legacy Builders Painters
- Operating Engineers
- Plumbers & Steamfitters