Apprenticeships

The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education works closely with employers to develop and support apprenticeship-related instruction.

Hudson Valley Community College can help businesses develop highly-skilled employees, reduce turnover rates, increase productivity and lower the cost of recruitment through apprenticeships.

The college provides high-quality courses taught by industry professionals and diverse programs in various modalities and timeframes to accommodate employee schedules.

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Benefits of Apprenticeship

Student apprentices:

Get paid to work and learn.
Receive real-life work experience and can enhance their skill sets.
Receive a credential that is transferable and recognized across the U.S.

Interested students can learn more on SUNY's Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships page.

Employers offering apprenticeships:

Find employees who have a genuine interest in their industry.
Reduce hiring costs by providing a streamlined channel to bring on new workers.
Report an increase in productivity, higher retention rates and a substantial return on investment.
Have access to funding sources and tax credits, such as:
- Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit (ESATC)
  Provides tax incentives to certified New York state registered apprenticeship sponsors for hiring newly qualified apprentices. More information can be found at the New York State Department of Labor ESATC page.
- SUNY Apprenticeship Program (SAP)
  If your company has a NYSDOL registered apprenticeship program, your apprentices may be eligible to obtain $6,000 - $8,000 toward their related instruction at a SUNY Community College, including Hudson Valley Community College. Funding is also available for pre-apprenticeships. More information can be found on the SUNY Apprenticeship Program page.

Occupations Approved for Apprenticeship-Related Instruction

Apprenticeship opportunities are available for a wide range of industries, from skilled crafts to health care, information technology and advanced manufacturing.

Hudson Valley is an approved provider of related instruction for many trades and is continually adding new programs.

For a complete list of trades that have been approved for apprenticeship in New York State, please visit the Apprenticeship Trades at NYSDOL. Only apprenticeship programs officially registered with the New York State Department of Labor are recognized nationally.

Find out about the diversity of apprenticeships available - from working with microchips to microbreweries - in WMHT's “The Future of Work” YouTube segment on Apprenticeships.

Pre-apprenticeship Opportunities

External Apprenticeship Resources

For Employers

For Students

Individuals interested in participating in an apprenticeship program are encouraged to contact their current employer to find out if they offer a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Potential apprentices may also find opportunities through the following employment websites:

                Apprenticeship Partners
              
                    Hear from our partners at Haleon, GlobalFoundries and NY Creates about the benefits of apprenticeship programs.

Watch Apprenticeship Partners on Vimeo.com