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Apprenticeships

United States Department of Labor
Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210
1-866-487-2365 | TTY: 1-877-889-5627

Eligibility:

The eligible starting age can be no less than 16 years of age; however, individuals must usually be 18 to be an apprentice in hazardous occupations. Program sponsors may also identify additional minimum qualifications and credentials to apply, e.g., education, ability to physically perform the essential functions of the occupation, proof of age. All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications. Based on the selection method utilized by the sponsor, additional qualification standards, such as fair aptitude tests and interviews, school grades, and previous work experience may be identified.

Certifications

American Welding Society (AWS) - Welding Certifications
Accredited AWS Testing Facilities:
Wesco Gas & Welding Supply, Inc.
940 N Martin L King Dr., Prichard AL 36610
(251) 457-8681

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) - Nursing Certification
Accredited Nursing Testing Facilities:
Pearson Professional Centers - Mobile, AL ; Metairie, LA ; Montgomery, AL ; Dothan, AL ; Ridgeland (Jackson) MS ; Birmingham, AL ; Decatur, AL.

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit education foundation created to develop industry-driven standardized craft training programs with portable credentials and help address the critical workforce shortage facing the construction industry.

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