AGC Apprenticeship
Programs
Registered
apprenticeships are
high-quality
workbased learning
and post-secondary
earnand-learn
models. The
apprenticeships meet
national standards
for registration
with the U.S.
Department of Labor
During the
apprenticeship
programs, the
apprentice receives
both structured,
On-TheJob Training
(OJT) and
job-related
education. For each
year of the
apprenticeship, the
apprentice will
normally receive
2,000 hours of
On-The-Job Training
and a recommended
minimum of 144 hours
of related classroom
instruction.
The length of an
apprenticeship
program can vary
depending on the
employer, complexity
of the occupation,
and the type of
program. Registered
apprenticeship
programs typically
range from one year
to four years.
AGC’s
apprenticeship
programs range from
2-4 years.
Apprenticeships
usually get paid on
a graduated scale as
their skills and
experience
increases, and of
course learns a
trade at the same
time. For more
details check out
our booklet on Apprenticeships! Contact
AGC to get your
own copy. Objectives
of the
apprenticeships are;
Develop skilled
workers through
related instruction
and formal
on-the-job training
Train workers who
will remain a part
of the state’s
construction
workforce Provide
opportunities for
the training and
upgrading of
minorities, females,
disadvantaged
individuals and
assist contractors
in meeting their
affirmative action
plans.
I’m ready to
Earn While I Learn!
How do I get
started?
Pick your
Career:
Commercial Carpentry
Heavy Equipment
Operation
Concrete Finisher
Meet the following
basic
qualifications:
Age
– Shall be at least
18 years of age.
Physical – Shall be
physically capable
of performing the
essential functions
of the occupation
without endangering
the health and
safety of themselves
and/or fellow
workers.
Aptitudes –
Shall possess the
aptitudes essential
for acquiring the
skills and
proficiency of the
trade.
Education –
Shall possess
sufficient
educational
knowledge to
satisfactorily
complete the on the
job training and
related technical
instruction.
Applicants selected
for an
apprenticeship that
does not possess a
high school diploma
or a GED shall be
required to complete
high school or
obtain a GED prior
to completion of the
apprenticeship.
Be
employed by a
contractor of AGC of
South Dakota: To
join one of the AGC
specific
Apprenticeships you
must be employed by
a member of AGC of
SD.
If you are
currently employed
and not sure if your
employer is a member
of AGC just ask.
If
you are looking for
work and interested
in these
Apprenticeships just
call
AGC of SD and
they can connect you
to members that
participate in this
program.
If you are
employed by an AGC
member that is not
involved with our
Apprenticeship
program and may have
questions have them
contact AGC of SD
for more info on our
Apprenticeships
For more information
visit the
www.buildsouthdakota.com.
If you should have
questions, please do
not hesitate to
contact Michael
O’Neal at
605-951-1665 or
michael@sdagc.org.