Registered apprenticeships and internships both give you entry-level experience in a career; however, they work in different ways. Registered apprenticeships pay you to learn a skill in the work environment. Internships give you the chance to learn before you earn.
| INTERNSHIP | APPRENTICESHIP |
|---|---|
| 3-6 Months | 1-5 Years |
| Can Be Paid or Unpaid | Paid With Wage Progression |
| Supports Classroom Instruction | Classroom Instruction + On-the-Job Training |
| See It: Focuses on Career Exploration | Do It: Focuses on Skill & Career Attainment |
| 60% of College Graduates Received Job Offers* | 95% of Completers Employed After Apprenticeship |
| No Certification | Portable Industry-Recognized Certification |
| LEARN BEFORE YOU EARN | EARN WHILE YOU LEARN |
*According to the Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board’s 2018 report, 93% of apprentice completers have employment following their apprenticeship. According to the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) 2012 Internship & Co-op Survey, approximately 60% of college graduates in 2012 who completed a paid internship received at least one job offer. On the other hand, only 37% of unpaid interns received job offers while 36% of students with no internship experience received offers upon graduating from college.
