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RAPUS

Registered Apprenticeship Program

Organized by U.S. Department of Labor

An industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable credential.

Apprenticeship & On-Job

RAP · U.S. Department of Labor

stipend Funding
Launch Year
1937
Reach
600,000+ active apprentices
Funding
stipend
Status
active

Financial Benefits

  • Stipend: Progressive wage increases as skills improve (average starting $15-$20/hr)
  • Paid job from day one
  • Debt-free education (related instruction costs covered by employer/grants)
  • Nationally recognized credential from DoL upon completion

Data last verified: 2024-03-05