New Hampshire Apprenticeship Resource Guide

Find Registered Apprenticeships, apprenticeship sponsors, community college programs, youth and pre-apprenticeship pathways, workforce assistance, regional resources, and other earn-and-learn opportunities across New Hampshire.

What Is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is an earn-and-learn approach that combines paid work with structured training for an occupation.

You learn by doing the job while earning a paycheck.

Depending on the employer and program, the training may be highly structured—or it may be more informal and employer-designed.

The details vary.

That is why it is important to understand what type of apprenticeship you are considering.

🟦 Registered Apprenticeship

A Registered Apprenticeship is a specific, formally approved type of apprenticeship.

Unlike the broader use of the word apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship follows defined standards and is registered through an authorized apprenticeship system.

A Registered Apprenticeship includes:

Paid employment — you are employed and earn wages while training.
Structured On-the-Job Learning — the program establishes what you will learn in the workplace.
Related Technical Instruction — classroom, online, or technical learning supports the occupation.
Experienced mentoring — you learn under the guidance of skilled workers.
Progressive wages — apprentices receive wage increases as their skills and experience grow according to program standards.
Defined training requirements — the program establishes the competencies, time, or combination required for completion.
Registration and oversight — the program must meet established Registered Apprenticeship standards.
Recognized completion credential — successful completion leads to a nationally recognized apprenticeship credential.

The key distinction is simple:

An apprenticeship can be employer-designed.
A Registered Apprenticeship must meet defined standards.

🟩 Employer / Unregistered Apprenticeship

Some New Hampshire employers offer apprenticeships that are not Registered Apprenticeships.

These can still be valuable paid career pathways.

They may provide:

Paid employment
Structured workplace training
Mentoring
Wage increases
Technical instruction
Industry credentials
College credit
Advancement into skilled employment

These features vary.

Before accepting an employer apprenticeship, ask:

Is this a Registered Apprenticeship?
How is the training organized?
Who will train and mentor me?
How long does the program last?
What skills will I learn?
How does my pay increase?
Is technical instruction included?
What credential will I earn?
Can I earn college credit?
What job will I be qualified for when I finish?

Why Registered Apprenticeship Gets Special Attention

Registered Apprenticeship provides a defined combination of paid employment, structured training, mentoring, related instruction, progressive wages, and a recognized credential.

New Hampshire career seekers should investigate apprenticeship and paid-training pathways in:

Construction and skilled trades
Advanced manufacturing
Precision manufacturing
Aerospace and defense manufacturing
Healthcare
Information technology
Transportation
Automotive and diesel
Utilities
Telecommunications
Education
Public-sector occupations
Other skilled careers

New Hampshire Career Areas to Investigate

New Hampshire's Manufacturing Economy

New Hampshire has an important advanced and precision-manufacturing economy.

Career seekers should investigate:

Precision machining
CNC machining
Toolmaking
Industrial maintenance
Mechatronics
Automation
Electronics
Aerospace manufacturing
Medical-device manufacturing
Quality

Search:

CNC machinist apprentice
Machinist apprentice
Toolmaker apprentice
Industrial maintenance apprentice
Manufacturing technician
Mechatronics technician
Automation technician
Electronics technician
Quality technician

Do not search only major manufacturers.

New Hampshire's economy includes many smaller and midsize specialized manufacturers.

New Hampshire's Interstate Labor Markets

New Hampshire is closely connected with neighboring New England labor markets.

Depending on where you live, apprenticeship opportunities in:

Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont

may be within commuting distance.

This is especially relevant in:

Southern New Hampshire
The Seacoast
Western border communities

Before accepting an out-of-state apprenticeship, verify licensing, registration, and training requirements.

How This Guide Is Organized

Use the sections that match what you need.

🟦 Registered Apprenticeship — New Hampshire apprenticeship resources, sponsors, Apprenticeship.com, Apprenticeship.gov, and ways to find opportunities.
🟪 Community College & Education-Connected Apprenticeship — New Hampshire colleges, Related Technical Instruction, employer partnerships, college credit, certificates, and degrees.
🟨 Youth & School-to-Career Pathways — CTE, Work-Based Learning, youth apprenticeship, and resources for students, parents, and counselors.
🟧 Pre-Apprenticeship — preparation programs designed to connect participants with Registered Apprenticeship and skilled employment.
👷 Sponsors & Industry Programs — employers, unions, industry organizations, intermediaries, and established apprenticeship programs.
🏭 Advanced & Precision Manufacturing — machining, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, aerospace, electronics, and related careers.
🏥 Healthcare — healthcare apprenticeship and employer-paid training pathways.
🏛️ Government & Public-Sector Resources — state and local government, transportation, utilities, education, and public employers.
📍 Regional & Local Resources — Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Seacoast, Keene, Upper Valley, Lakes Region, North Country, and rural communities.
🟥 Specialized Resources — veterans, people with disabilities, women in nontraditional careers, reentry, opportunity youth, and other groups.
🟩 Beyond Registered Apprenticeship — employer/unregistered apprenticeship, OJT, paid Work-Based Learning, co-op, employer-paid training, and trainee programs.

For definitions of WBL, OJT, RTI, pre-apprenticeship, and other workforce terms, see the Apprenticeship & Earn-and-Learn Glossary on the Apprenticeship.com Resource Guides page.

What the Colored Squares Mean

🟦 Registered Apprenticeship
🟪 College & Education-Connected Apprenticeship
🟨 Youth Apprenticeship
🟧 Pre-Apprenticeship
🟩 Other Paid Earn-and-Learn
🟥 Military & Specialized Career Resources
⬛ Search, Workforce & Discovery Resources

Other symbols identify industries or resource types such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, government, and utilities.

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🟩 Best Places to Start

New Hampshire career seekers should use state workforce resources, NHWorks, ApprenticeshipNH, federal apprenticeship tools, community colleges, apprenticeship sponsors, unions, industry organizations, and employer career sites together.

Do not rely on only one search source.

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH

New Hampshire has developed a statewide apprenticeship expansion and support infrastructure through ApprenticeshipNH.

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships

Use ApprenticeshipNH to investigate:

Registered Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship occupations
Employer programs
Education partners
Apprenticeship development
Career pathways
Resources for career seekers and employers

🟦 New Hampshire Registered Apprenticeship

Registered Apprenticeship in New Hampshire also operates within the federal apprenticeship system.

Use:

🟦 Apprenticeship.gov — Explore Registered Apprenticeship
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Job Finder — Search Current Opportunities
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder — Find New Hampshire Sponsors & Partners

Use:

Job Finder for current apprenticeship openings.
Partner Finder to identify established sponsors even when they are not currently recruiting.

⬛ Apprenticeship.com

⬛ Apprenticeship.com — Search Apprenticeships

Use Apprenticeship.com as an additional national apprenticeship discovery resource.

Search by:

Occupation
New Hampshire
City
Region
Industry

If Registered Apprenticeship status matters, verify the specific program through ApprenticeshipNH, Apprenticeship.gov, or another authoritative source.

⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security

New Hampshire Employment Security provides employment and workforce services for job seekers and employers.

⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources

Use its resources alongside apprenticeship searches.

⬛ NHWorks

NHWorks connects New Hampshire career seekers with workforce and training services.

⬛ NHWorks — Explore New Hampshire Workforce Services

Ask:

Which Registered Apprenticeships are recruiting?
Which sponsors operate in my region?
Which employers offer paid training?
Is WIOA assistance available?
Is On-the-Job Training available?
Are supportive services available?
Are pre-apprenticeship programs available?
Which employers are recruiting trainees?

🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire

The Community College System of New Hampshire — CCSNH — is particularly important to the state's apprenticeship ecosystem.

🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore New Hampshire Community Colleges

CCSNH institutions can support:

Registered Apprenticeship
Related Technical Instruction
Employer partnerships
Advanced manufacturing
Healthcare
Information technology
Construction-related training
Automotive and transportation
Other technical careers

Ask:

Which Registered Apprenticeship sponsors currently work with this college?
Which employers are hiring apprentices?
Does the college provide Related Technical Instruction?
Can apprenticeship earn college credit?
Can apprenticeship lead toward a certificate or degree?
Are employer-sponsored training programs available?
Is pre-apprenticeship available?
Are paid Work-Based Learning opportunities available?

Search the Sponsor, Not Only the Vacancy

A Registered Apprenticeship can exist even when the sponsor is not currently advertising an apprentice opening.

If you identify a program that interests you:

Find the sponsor.
Visit its website.
Check application periods.
Search Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder.
Contact ApprenticeshipNH.
Contact the community college or RTI provider.
Ask NHWorks.
Ask when applications reopen.

Search Employers Directly

New Hampshire career seekers should search employers directly in:

Advanced manufacturing
Precision manufacturing
Aerospace
Medical-device manufacturing
Construction
Healthcare
Information technology
Transportation
Utilities

Use both:

apprentice

and

trainee

Also search:

Technician
Machinist
Maintenance
Development program
Paid training

Start With the Paid Job

Remember:

A community college may provide the education.

ApprenticeshipNH may help connect employers and education partners.

NHWorks may help with workforce assistance.

But apprenticeship includes paid employment.

Ask:

Which employer or apprenticeship sponsor provides the paid job, and how do I apply?

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🟪 New Hampshire Community Colleges & Apprenticeship

The Community College System of New Hampshire is an important part of the state's apprenticeship and workforce-development ecosystem.

Depending on the program, a college may:

Provide Related Technical Instruction
Partner with Registered Apprenticeship sponsors
Work directly with employers
Help employers develop apprenticeship programs
Provide technical laboratories and instruction
Award college credit where applicable
Connect apprenticeship with certificates or degrees
Support pre-apprenticeship
Offer paid Work-Based Learning or co-op
Help career seekers connect with employers

An important distinction:

The employer or apprenticeship sponsor generally provides the paid apprenticeship job.

A community college may provide the education connected with that job.

Do not assume that enrolling in a technical program automatically makes you an apprentice.

🟪 Verified Apprenticeship College vs. Other College Resources

When researching New Hampshire colleges, distinguish between:

Verified apprenticeship / RTI college — the college has a documented role supporting one or more apprenticeship programs, sponsors, or Related Technical Instruction pathways.

Other community college resource — the college provides relevant technical education, workforce programs, career services, Work-Based Learning, or employer connections, but a specific apprenticeship relationship should be verified before describing the college as an apprenticeship provider.

This distinction matters because:

technical education ≠ apprenticeship

Always ask:

Which employer or sponsor provides the paid job?

🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire

Start with the statewide system.

🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore CCSNH
🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships

Career seekers should use these resources together to identify:

Apprenticeship sponsors
Employer partners
Related Technical Instruction
College-credit opportunities
Technical education
Career pathways

🟪 Manchester Community College

Manchester Community College serves New Hampshire's largest city and the surrounding southern New Hampshire labor market.

🟪 Manchester Community College — Explore MCC

Career seekers should investigate employer-connected pathways in:

Advanced manufacturing
Precision manufacturing
Mechatronics
Welding
Automotive
Information technology
Healthcare
Construction-related technical education

Ask:

Which Registered Apprenticeship sponsors currently work with MCC?
Which employers are hiring apprentices?
Does MCC provide Related Technical Instruction?
Can apprenticeship training earn college credit?

🟪 Nashua Community College

Nashua Community College serves southern New Hampshire and a labor market closely connected with Massachusetts.

🟪 Nashua Community College — Explore NCC

Career seekers should investigate:

Advanced manufacturing
Precision machining
Mechanical and technical occupations
Automotive
Information technology
Healthcare
Employer-connected workforce training

Ask which manufacturers and other employers currently sponsor apprentices or structured paid training.

Because the Nashua labor market extends into Massachusetts, also ask about employer relationships throughout the broader region.

🟪 Great Bay Community College

Great Bay Community College serves the Seacoast region.

🟪 Great Bay Community College — Explore Great Bay

Career seekers should investigate employer-connected pathways in:

Advanced manufacturing
Biotechnology and life sciences
Information technology
Healthcare
Technical occupations
Employer workforce training

Ask:

Which Registered Apprenticeship sponsors currently work with Great Bay?
Which Seacoast employers are hiring apprentices or trainees?
Does the college provide RTI?
Can apprenticeship earn college credit?

🟪 NHTI — Concord's Community College

NHTI serves Concord and Central New Hampshire.

🟪 NHTI — Concord's Community College — Explore NHTI

Career seekers should investigate:

Engineering technology
Manufacturing-related technical careers
Information technology
Healthcare
Transportation
Other employer-connected technical programs

Ask about current apprenticeship partnerships and employer-sponsored training.

🟪 Lakes Region Community College

Lakes Region Community College — LRCC — serves the Lakes Region and Central New Hampshire.

🟪 Lakes Region Community College — Explore LRCC

Career seekers should investigate:

Automotive technology
Advanced manufacturing
Electrical and technical occupations
Fire and emergency services
Healthcare
Information technology
Skilled technical careers

Ask which employers and apprenticeship sponsors currently work with LRCC.

🟪 River Valley Community College

River Valley Community College — RVCC — serves western New Hampshire through multiple locations.

🟪 River Valley Community College — Explore RVCC

Career seekers should investigate:

Advanced manufacturing
Healthcare
Information technology
Technical education
Employer-connected workforce training

Ask about apprenticeship relationships serving the Upper Valley and western New Hampshire.

🟪 White Mountains Community College

White Mountains Community College — WMCC — serves the North Country.

🟪 White Mountains Community College — Explore WMCC

Career seekers should investigate:

Welding
Automotive
Diesel and transportation
Industrial technology
Healthcare
Information technology
Skilled technical education

For rural apprenticeship searches, ask:

Which employers currently sponsor apprentices?
Which employers provide paid technical training?
Is Related Technical Instruction available locally?
Is online or hybrid instruction available?
How much travel is required?

🟪 Advanced Manufacturing & Community Colleges

New Hampshire's community colleges can be particularly important for apprenticeship and workforce pathways in:

CNC machining
Precision manufacturing
Mechatronics
Industrial maintenance
Electronics
Automation
Aerospace manufacturing
Medical-device manufacturing

Before enrolling independently, ask:

Which manufacturers hire apprentices?
Which manufacturers hire trainees?
Which employers pay tuition?
Which programs are part of Registered Apprenticeship?
Can I work while completing the education?

🟪 Healthcare & Community Colleges

Community colleges can also provide education connected with healthcare apprenticeship and employer-paid training.

Ask:

Which healthcare employers currently sponsor apprentices?
Which employers hire before training?
Does the employer pay tuition?
Can apprenticeship earn college credit?
What healthcare credential does the pathway lead toward?

🟪 Questions to Ask a New Hampshire Community College

Do not ask only:

“Do you have apprenticeships?”

Ask:

Which Registered Apprenticeship sponsors do you currently work with?
Which employers are currently hiring apprentices?
Which apprenticeship occupations are supported?
Does the college provide Related Technical Instruction?
Do I apply to the employer or sponsor before enrolling?
Can apprenticeship earn college credit?
Can apprenticeship lead toward a certificate or degree?
Is pre-apprenticeship available?
Are paid Work-Based Learning or co-op opportunities available?
Can you connect me with an apprenticeship sponsor?
Is workforce funding available?
Is online or hybrid Related Technical Instruction available?

🟪 College Credit & Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship and college do not always have to be competing choices.

Depending on the program, a New Hampshire apprentice may be able to combine:

Paid employment
Registered Apprenticeship
Related Technical Instruction
College credit
Industry credentials
A certificate
An associate degree

Ask:

Does apprenticeship instruction carry college credit?
Can apprenticeship experience count toward a college credential?
Can industry credentials receive college credit?
Can I continue toward a higher credential after apprenticeship?
Does the employer or sponsor pay tuition?

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🟨 New Hampshire Youth Apprenticeship & Career Preparation

New Hampshire students can begin preparing for apprenticeship and skilled careers through Career and Technical Education, Work-Based Learning, youth apprenticeship, dual enrollment, community-college pathways, pre-apprenticeship, and employer partnerships.

Start with:

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🟨 New Hampshire Career and Technical Education — Explore NH CTE
🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore Community Colleges

🟨 New Hampshire Career & Technical Education

New Hampshire's Career and Technical Education system can help high-school students prepare for skilled employment, apprenticeship, and postsecondary technical education.

Career pathways can include:

Advanced manufacturing
Precision machining
Automotive
Construction
Welding
Healthcare
Information technology
Engineering and technology
Other skilled occupations

CTE can provide preparation for:

Registered Apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeship
Paid Work-Based Learning
Community-college education
Industry credentials
Skilled employment

CTE itself is not automatically apprenticeship.

🟨 Career & Technical Education Centers

New Hampshire students may have access to regional CTE centers serving multiple high schools or communities.

When researching a CTE program, ask:

Which employers participate?
Are there paid Work-Based Learning opportunities?
Which Registered Apprenticeship sponsors recruit graduates?
Does the program connect with a community college?
Can students earn college credit?
Which industry credentials can students earn?

A strong CTE pathway should help students understand the next step into paid employment.

🟨 Work-Based Learning

New Hampshire schools, colleges, workforce organizations, and employers may offer Work-Based Learning.

Depending on the program, students may participate in:

Career exploration
Employer-connected projects
Workplace experience
Occupational training
Paid employment
Apprenticeship-connected training

Work-Based Learning is not automatically Registered Apprenticeship.

Ask:

Is the experience paid?
Will the student be an employee?
Which employer participates?
What occupational skills will the student learn?
Is the employer a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor?
Can the experience lead into apprenticeship after graduation?

🟨 Youth Apprenticeship

Youth apprenticeship can allow students to begin occupational learning while completing high school.

Depending on the specific pathway, students may combine:

High-school education
Paid employment
On-the-Job Learning
Technical instruction
Industry credentials
College credit

A youth apprenticeship is not automatically a Registered Apprenticeship.

Ask:

Is this a Registered Apprenticeship?
Is it aligned with Registered Apprenticeship?
Which employer provides the paid job?
What wage does the student earn?
Who provides technical instruction?
Can the student earn college credit?
Can the apprenticeship continue after graduation?
What credential will the student earn?

🟨 Manufacturing Career Pathways for Students

New Hampshire students interested in manufacturing should investigate:

CNC machining
Precision manufacturing
Mechatronics
Electronics
Automation
Welding
Industrial maintenance
Aerospace manufacturing

Ask whether local manufacturers provide:

Paid Work-Based Learning
Youth apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship
Employer-paid technical education
Tuition assistance
Technician-development pathways

🟨 Healthcare Career Pathways for Students

Students interested in healthcare should investigate employer-connected pathways in:

Medical assisting
Nursing support
Pharmacy
Behavioral health
Direct support
Other healthcare occupations

Ask:

Is the student paid?
Does the healthcare employer hire students or recent graduates?
Is apprenticeship available?
Does the employer pay for certification or college education?
Can employment continue after graduation?

🟨 Dual Enrollment & Community College

New Hampshire students may be able to begin community-college coursework while still in high school.

This can help students prepare for careers in:

Manufacturing
Automotive
Healthcare
Information technology
Engineering technology
Other technical fields

Dual enrollment is not apprenticeship.

Ask whether the coursework connects with:

A Registered Apprenticeship sponsor
A local employer
Paid Work-Based Learning
Pre-apprenticeship
A technical credential

🟨 For Parents & Counselors

Parents and counselors should help students compare:

Registered Apprenticeship
Youth apprenticeship
Career and Technical Education
Paid Work-Based Learning
Dual enrollment
Pre-apprenticeship
Community-college technical education

Ask:

Is the student an employee?
Is the opportunity paid?
Is it a Registered Apprenticeship?
Is the employer a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor?
Does the pathway lead into Registered Apprenticeship?
Which employer participates?
What occupational skills will the student learn?
What credential can the student earn?
Can the student earn college credit?
What happens after high-school graduation?

🟧 New Hampshire Pre-Apprenticeship

Pre-apprenticeship can help career seekers prepare for entry into Registered Apprenticeship and skilled employment.

It is not Registered Apprenticeship.

A pre-apprenticeship may provide:

Career exploration
Occupational preparation
Skilled-trades math
Hands-on technical training
Safety training
Workplace readiness
Industry credentials
Employer exposure
Connections with Registered Apprenticeship sponsors

Pre-apprenticeship may be:

Paid
Stipend-supported
Unpaid

Before enrolling, ask:

Is the program free?
Is there a wage or stipend?
Which Registered Apprenticeship sponsors participate?
Which employers or unions recruit participants?
What occupation does the program prepare me for?
What credential will I earn?
Does completion provide preferred consideration, direct entry, or advanced standing where applicable?
What paid opportunity can follow?

🟧 Manufacturing Apprenticeship Readiness

New Hampshire career seekers interested in manufacturing should look for preparation connected with actual employers.

Training may include:

Manufacturing math
Blueprint reading
Precision measurement
Safety
Machining fundamentals
Industrial technology
Workplace readiness

Ask:

Which manufacturers recruit participants?
Which Registered Apprenticeships recognize the training?
Is training free?
Is there a stipend?
What paid job follows?

🟧 Construction Apprenticeship Readiness

Career seekers interested in construction should investigate preparation programs connected directly with established apprenticeship sponsors.

Preparation may include:

Construction math
Safety
Tools
Workplace readiness
Physical preparation
Industry terminology
Interview preparation
Apprenticeship application assistance

Ask which sponsors recognize or recruit from the program.

🟧 Evaluate Where Pre-Apprenticeship Leads

A strong pathway should provide a clear bridge:

career preparation → occupational skills → sponsor or employer connection → paid apprenticeship or employment

Do not evaluate pre-apprenticeship only by the classes it provides.

Evaluate where participants go next.

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👷 New Hampshire Apprenticeship Sponsors & Industry Programs

Finding a Registered Apprenticeship is not only about finding a current job posting.

A sponsor may operate an established apprenticeship even when it is not currently recruiting.

Registered Apprenticeship sponsors can include:

Individual employers
Groups of employers
Unions
Joint labor-management organizations
Industry associations
Community colleges
Public agencies
Apprenticeship intermediaries
Other approved organizations

Use:

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder — Find New Hampshire Sponsors
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Job Finder — Search Current Opportunities
⬛ Apprenticeship.com — Search Apprenticeships
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Resources
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources

When you identify a sponsor, ask:

Which occupations do you train?
Which employers participate?
When do applications open?
How often do you recruit?
What geographic area do you serve?
What are the entry requirements?
Is testing required?
Where is Related Technical Instruction provided?
What is the starting wage?
How does wage progression work?

👷 Construction & Skilled Trades

Construction is one of the most established apprenticeship sectors in New Hampshire.

Search:

Electrician apprentice
Plumber apprentice
Pipefitter apprentice
HVAC apprentice
Sheet-metal apprentice
Carpenter apprentice
Operating engineer apprentice
Ironworker apprentice
Laborer apprentice
Sprinkler fitter apprentice
Insulator apprentice
Painter apprentice
Other building trades

Use:

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeships
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder — Find Construction Sponsors
⬛ Apprenticeship.com — Search Apprenticeships

👷 Union & Joint Apprenticeship Programs

Union and joint labor-management apprenticeship programs can provide pathways into New Hampshire construction careers.

Search for programs in:

Electrical
Plumbing
Pipefitting
Sheet metal
Carpentry
Operating engineering
Ironwork
Laborers
Sprinkler fitting
Insulation
Painting and finishing
Other skilled trades

Before applying, confirm:

Registered Apprenticeship status
Application period
Geographic jurisdiction
Starting wage
Wage progression
Related Technical Instruction
Training location
Testing requirements
Fees
Travel requirements

Some apprenticeship organizations operate across broader New England jurisdictions.

Ask which states and counties the program serves.

⚡ Electrical Apprenticeship

Electrical apprenticeship is particularly important because electrician licensing generally requires a combination of supervised work experience and technical education.

Search:

Electrician apprentice
Electrical apprentice
Inside wireman apprentice
Residential electrician apprentice
Industrial electrician apprentice

Before applying, verify:

Registered Apprenticeship status
Required On-the-Job Learning
Required classroom education
Wage progression
Licensing relationship
Who tracks required hours
Who provides Related Technical Instruction

Do not assume that completing electrical coursework by itself makes you an apprentice.

🔧 Plumbing Apprenticeship

Plumbing is another occupation where apprenticeship and licensing can be closely connected.

Search:

Plumber apprentice
Plumbing apprentice
Plumbing trainee
Pipefitter apprentice

Ask:

Is the program registered?
Who employs the apprentice?
How are work hours documented?
Where is technical instruction provided?
Does the program prepare apprentices for applicable licensing requirements?
Who pays for instruction?

❄️ HVAC, Refrigeration & Building Systems

New Hampshire's climate creates strong demand for heating, cooling, refrigeration, and building-systems workers.

Search:

HVAC apprentice
HVAC/R apprentice
Refrigeration apprentice
Sheet-metal apprentice
Building controls technician
Facilities technician
Maintenance technician

Potential employers include:

Mechanical contractors
Commercial property operators
Hospitals
Manufacturers
Colleges
Public agencies
Facilities-management companies

Not every HVAC or facilities training pathway is a Registered Apprenticeship.

Verify the specific program.

🏭 Advanced & Precision Manufacturing

New Hampshire's manufacturing economy is particularly well suited to apprenticeship because many occupations require specialized skills that are learned through a combination of workplace experience and technical education.

Career areas can include:

CNC machining
Precision machining
Toolmaking
Industrial maintenance
Mechatronics
Automation
Electronics
Quality
Aerospace manufacturing
Medical-device manufacturing

Recommended searches:

CNC machinist apprentice
Machinist apprentice
Toolmaker apprentice
Industrial maintenance apprentice
Manufacturing technician apprentice
Mechatronics apprentice
Automation technician
Electronics technician
Quality technician

🏭 Search Smaller Manufacturers

Do not limit your search to the largest New Hampshire manufacturers.

The state's manufacturing economy includes many:

Machine shops
Precision manufacturers
Aerospace suppliers
Electronics companies
Medical-device manufacturers
Plastics manufacturers
Metal fabricators
Automation companies
Industrial-service employers

A smaller manufacturer may provide substantial structured training even if it does not advertise a large formal apprenticeship class.

✈️ Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

New Hampshire's broader New England manufacturing economy includes aerospace and defense supply chains.

Search:

Aerospace manufacturing technician
CNC machinist apprentice
Precision machinist
Toolmaker apprentice
Electronics technician
Quality technician
Industrial maintenance technician

Ask employers:

Do you operate a Registered Apprenticeship?
Do you hire entry-level trainees?
Do you pay for community-college education?
Can employees advance into skilled technical occupations?

🛠️ Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics

Manufacturing facilities need workers who can maintain increasingly complex equipment.

Search:

Industrial maintenance apprentice
Maintenance mechanic apprentice
Mechatronics apprentice
Electromechanical technician
Automation technician
Controls technician
Maintenance technician trainee

Training may involve:

Mechanical systems
Electrical systems
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Controls
Automation
Robotics
Troubleshooting

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🏥 Healthcare Apprenticeship

Healthcare is one of New Hampshire's most important employment sectors.

Apprenticeship and employer-paid training can create pathways into occupations such as:

Medical assisting
Nursing support
Pharmacy
Behavioral health
Community health
Direct support
Other healthcare occupations

Recommended searches:

Medical assistant apprentice
Nursing apprentice
CNA apprentice
Pharmacy technician apprentice
Behavioral health technician
Community health worker apprentice
Direct support professional apprentice
Healthcare apprentice

Ask:

Is the program a Registered Apprenticeship?
Which healthcare employer provides the paid job?
Who is the sponsor?
Who provides Related Technical Instruction?
Can apprenticeship earn college credit?
What healthcare credential does the program lead toward?
Does the employer pay education or certification costs?

🏥 Search Healthcare Employers Directly

Do not search only apprenticeship databases.

Search:

Hospitals
Health systems
Community health centers
Long-term-care employers
Behavioral-health organizations
Home-health employers
Disability-service providers
Pharmacies

Use:

Apprentice
Trainee
Earn and learn
Paid training
Medical assistant trainee
CNA training
Pharmacy technician trainee
Behavioral health trainee

Some employer-paid healthcare training programs may not be Registered Apprenticeships.

Verify the specific pathway.

🏥 Rural Healthcare Earn-and-Learn

Healthcare can provide important career pathways in the Lakes Region, Upper Valley, North Country, and other smaller New Hampshire communities.

Ask regional healthcare employers:

Do you hire before training?
Is entry-level training paid?
Do you pay certification costs?
Do you provide tuition assistance?
Do you partner with a community college?
Do you operate a Registered Apprenticeship?

💻 Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Technology apprenticeship and employer-paid training can provide pathways into:

IT support
Cybersecurity
Networking
Software development
Data
Cloud technology
Systems administration

Recommended searches:

IT apprentice
Cybersecurity apprentice
Software developer apprentice
Help-desk technician
Network technician apprentice
Data analyst apprentice
Cloud technician
Systems technician

Search:

ApprenticeshipNH
Apprenticeship.gov
Apprenticeship.com
NHWorks
Community colleges
Employer career sites

🔬 Life Sciences & Medical-Device Manufacturing

New Hampshire's broader advanced-manufacturing economy includes employers supporting life sciences and medical-device production.

Technical careers can include:

Manufacturing technician
CNC machinist
Quality technician
Electronics technician
Maintenance technician
Process technician

Search:

Apprentice
Trainee
Manufacturing technician
Quality technician
Maintenance technician
Process technician

Not every life-sciences or medical-device training pathway is a Registered Apprenticeship.

Verify the specific program.

🚗 Automotive Technology

Automotive dealerships and repair employers may provide apprenticeship, manufacturer-supported training, or technician-development programs.

Search:

Automotive technician apprentice
Automotive technician trainee
Service technician
Technician development program
Automotive apprentice

Ask:

Is this a Registered Apprenticeship?
Is training paid?
Are manufacturer credentials included?
Does the employer pay for technical education?
What permanent technician position follows?

🚚 Diesel & Transportation

Transportation employers may provide paid technical training in:

Diesel technology
Fleet maintenance
Heavy equipment
Commercial transportation
Transit

Search:

Diesel technician apprentice
Diesel technician trainee
Fleet mechanic apprentice
Heavy-equipment technician
Commercial driver apprentice
Transportation technician

Check:

Trucking companies
Equipment dealers
Public fleets
Transit organizations
Construction companies
Municipal employers

📡 Telecommunications & Broadband

New Hampshire's telecommunications infrastructure creates technical careers in:

Fiber
Broadband
Network infrastructure
Communications equipment
Telecommunications installation

Search:

Telecommunications technician apprentice
Fiber technician apprentice
Broadband technician
Network technician
Communications technician

Check:

Telecommunications companies
Broadband providers
Infrastructure contractors
Utilities

Not every telecommunications training pathway is a Registered Apprenticeship.

⚡ Energy & Utilities

New Hampshire utilities and energy employers provide technical career pathways.

Search:

Lineworker apprentice
Utility apprentice
Electrical technician
Substation technician
Meter technician
Gas technician
Plant operator trainee
Maintenance technician

Some utility programs may be Registered Apprenticeships.

Others may be employer-designed apprenticeships or trainee programs.

Verify the specific pathway.

🚰 Water & Wastewater

New Hampshire communities need trained water and wastewater workers.

Search:

Water treatment operator trainee
Wastewater treatment operator trainee
Water distribution operator
Utility technician
Maintenance technician
Instrumentation technician

Check:

Cities
Towns
Water districts
Utilities
Public works departments

Ask:

Is the position paid?
Is training provided?
Does the employer pay for certification?
Is there structured wage progression?
Is the position part of a Registered Apprenticeship?

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🏛️ New Hampshire Government & Public-Sector Careers

Government and public employers can provide Registered Apprenticeship, trainee positions, technical careers, and other paid career-development opportunities.

Search:

Apprentice
Trainee
Technician
Operator
Maintenance
Mechanic
Equipment operator
Public works
Transportation
Information technology
Utilities
Water/wastewater

A public-sector trainee position is not automatically a Registered Apprenticeship.

🏛️ State of New Hampshire Careers

New Hampshire state government employs workers across technical, skilled, healthcare, administrative, environmental, transportation, and professional occupations.

🏛️ State of New Hampshire Careers — Search State Employment

Search career areas such as:

Transportation
Information technology
Skilled maintenance
Engineering
Healthcare
Environmental services
Facilities
Equipment operation

Also search:

Apprentice
Trainee
Technician
Operator
Mechanic

🚧 New Hampshire Department of Transportation

New Hampshire Department of Transportation — NHDOT — employs workers in highway maintenance, transportation, equipment, engineering, and technical occupations.

🚧 New Hampshire Department of Transportation — Explore NHDOT
🏛️ State of New Hampshire Careers — Search State Jobs

Recommended searches:

Highway maintenance
Transportation technician
Equipment operator
Engineering technician
Mechanic
Maintenance
Trainee

🏙️ Cities, Towns & Public Agencies

New Hampshire cities, towns, utilities, water systems, public works departments, airports, transit organizations, and other public agencies employ technical workers.

Search local-government career sites for:

Apprentice
Trainee
Technician
Operator
Mechanic
Maintenance
Public works
Water
Wastewater
Fleet
Facilities
Information technology

Public employers may provide strong paid career pathways even when they are not Registered Apprenticeships.

🏫 School Systems & Education

New Hampshire school districts, community colleges, universities, and other education organizations employ technical workers in:

Facilities
HVAC
Electrical
Information technology
Transportation
Fleet maintenance
Building operations

Education itself can also provide apprenticeship pathways.

Search:

Teacher apprentice
Paraprofessional apprentice
Early-childhood educator apprentice
Child-care apprentice

Verify whether a specific program is a Registered Apprenticeship.

🏫 Education Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship can extend beyond the traditional skilled trades.

Career seekers interested in education should investigate whether current New Hampshire programs exist for occupations such as:

Teacher
Early-childhood educator
Child-care professional
Education support occupations

Use:

ApprenticeshipNH
Apprenticeship.gov
Community College System of New Hampshire
School districts
Education employers

Always verify the specific employer, sponsor, paid position, and Registered Apprenticeship status.

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🟥 Veterans & Transitioning Service Members

Veterans and transitioning service members can combine New Hampshire workforce resources with national military apprenticeship and transition programs.

New Hampshire's advanced-manufacturing, aerospace and defense supply-chain, healthcare, construction, technology, transportation, utility, and public-sector employers can provide civilian pathways for military experience.

Career pathways can include:

Registered Apprenticeship
DoD SkillBridge
USMAP
GI Bill apprenticeship benefits
On-the-Job Training
NHWorks services
Employer transition programs

🟥 New Hampshire Veterans Employment Resources

Start with:

⬛ NHWorks — Explore New Hampshire Workforce Services
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources
🟥 New Hampshire State Office of Veterans Services — Explore New Hampshire Veterans Resources
🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships

Veterans should ask about:

Registered Apprenticeship
On-the-Job Training
Occupational training
Employer connections
Veteran employment services
Career counseling
Workforce funding

🟥 DoD SkillBridge

🟥 DoD SkillBridge — Explore SkillBridge

Eligible transitioning service members can investigate approved civilian employment and training experiences.

New Hampshire career areas to investigate include:

Advanced manufacturing
Precision machining
Aerospace and defense manufacturing
Construction
Healthcare
Information technology
Cybersecurity
Transportation
Utilities
Facilities and maintenance

🟥 USMAP Military Apprenticeship

🟥 United Services Military Apprenticeship Program — USMAP — Explore USMAP

USMAP allows eligible service members to complete apprenticeship requirements while performing qualifying military occupational work.

USMAP and SkillBridge serve different purposes:

USMAP — apprenticeship while performing qualifying military work.
SkillBridge — approved civilian career experience during military transition.

🟥 GI Bill Benefits for Apprenticeship & OJT

Eligible veterans and other beneficiaries may be able to use GI Bill benefits while completing an approved apprenticeship or On-the-Job Training program.

🟥 VA Apprenticeship & On-the-Job Training Benefits — Explore VA Benefits

Ask:

Is this apprenticeship approved for VA education benefits?
Is this OJT program approved?
Can military experience receive credit?
Can previous training provide advanced standing?
What benefits may be available while I earn apprenticeship wages?

🟥 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard & Seacoast Region

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is located in Kittery, Maine, but it is part of the broader Seacoast labor market and can be highly relevant to New Hampshire career seekers.

Career areas associated with shipyard and defense-industrial work can include:

Electrical
Machining
Welding
Pipefitting
Mechanical trades
Industrial maintenance
Electronics
Facilities
Engineering support

Because the installation is in Maine, New Hampshire residents should verify:

Where employment occurs
Whether the position is federal employment
Whether the program is a Registered Apprenticeship
Where technical instruction occurs
Any applicable cross-state requirements

🟥 New Hampshire National Guard & Military-Connected Careers

Military-connected career seekers should also investigate employers that value experience in:

Vehicle maintenance
Electronics
Electrical systems
Construction
Logistics
Communications
Information technology
Facilities maintenance
Healthcare

Search both:

Apprentice
Trainee

Also search:

Technician
Operator
Mechanic
Maintenance
Development program

🟥 Military Experience & Apprenticeship

Ask a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor:

Can prior military occupational experience receive credit?
Can I receive advanced standing?
Can military technical education satisfy any instruction requirements?
Which military credentials are recognized?
Will I still complete the full apprenticeship?
Does the program participate in veterans education benefits?

Credit for prior experience varies by program.

Do not assume military experience automatically shortens an apprenticeship.

🟥 Helmets to Hardhats

Veterans and transitioning service members interested in construction should investigate Helmets to Hardhats.

🟥 Helmets to Hardhats — Explore Construction Career Pathways
🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships

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🟥 People With Disabilities

New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation can help eligible people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain, and advance in employment.

🟥 New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation — Explore Vocational Rehabilitation

Ask about:

Registered Apprenticeship
Occupational training
Paid Work-Based Learning
On-the-Job Training
Career counseling
Postsecondary education
Employer connections
Assistive technology
Workplace accommodations
Job placement

🟥 Students & Youth With Disabilities

Students and families should ask about:

Pre-employment transition services
Career exploration
Work-Based Learning
Career and Technical Education
Dual enrollment
Pre-apprenticeship
Youth apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship
Community-college education
Paid employment

Ask whether apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship can be incorporated into the student's employment plan.

🟥 Women in Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Careers

Women interested in occupations where women have historically been underrepresented should investigate:

Construction
Electrical
Plumbing
Pipefitting
HVAC
Sheet metal
Welding
Advanced manufacturing
Precision machining
Industrial maintenance
Automotive
Transportation
Utilities
Information technology

Resources:

🟥 U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau — Apprenticeships — Explore Resources
🟥 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations — WANTO — Explore WANTO
🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships
⬛ Apprenticeship.com — Search Apprenticeships

When a New Hampshire-specific women-in-trades, manufacturing, transportation, or pre-apprenticeship program is available, verify current recruiting, funding, and sponsor relationships directly.

🟥 Reentry & Justice-Impacted Career Seekers

A previous conviction does not automatically make every apprenticeship or skilled occupation unavailable.

Requirements vary by:

Employer
Occupation
Licensing requirements
Worksite
Security requirements
Apprenticeship sponsor

Start with:

⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources
🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeship
⬛ Apprenticeship.com — Search Apprenticeships

Ask about:

Registered Apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeship
WIOA
On-the-Job Training
Occupational training
Employer connections
Supportive services

If an occupation requires a professional or occupational license, check licensing requirements separately.

🟥 Opportunity Youth

Young adults who are not currently connected to school or employment should investigate:

Registered Apprenticeship
Youth apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeship
WIOA youth programs
Paid Work-Based Learning
Career and Technical Education
Community-college programs
Employer-paid training

Start with:

⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🟨 New Hampshire Career and Technical Education — Explore CTE
🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore Community Colleges
🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeships

🟥 Career Changers & Dislocated Workers

Apprenticeship is not only for people entering the workforce for the first time.

Adults changing careers or workers affected by layoffs should investigate:

Registered Apprenticeship
WIOA-funded training
On-the-Job Training
Paid Work-Based Learning
Community-college technical education
Employer-paid training

Resources:

⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Assistance
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources
🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore Education & Training
🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeships

🟥 Rural New Hampshire Career Seekers

Apprenticeship is not limited to Manchester, Nashua, or the Seacoast.

Career seekers in rural and smaller New Hampshire communities should investigate:

Healthcare
Construction
Advanced manufacturing
Automotive and diesel
Transportation
Utilities
Telecommunications
Public works
Skilled maintenance

Ask:

Does the sponsor serve multiple counties?
Where is Related Technical Instruction?
Is online or hybrid instruction available?
How far will I need to travel?
Is transportation assistance available?
Are supportive services available?

Regional community colleges and NHWorks resources can be particularly valuable.

🟥 New England Cross-Border Career Seekers

New Hampshire's small geographic size means many career seekers live within practical commuting distance of another state.

Depending on your location, investigate:

Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont

This can be especially useful for:

Construction
Advanced manufacturing
Healthcare
Transportation
Utilities
Defense-related employment

Before accepting an out-of-state apprenticeship, verify:

Where the apprenticeship is registered
Where you will work
Where Related Technical Instruction occurs
Whether licensing is required
Whether apprenticeship hours or credentials transfer

How Specialized Resources Fit Into Your Search

Specialized programs should supplement—not replace—the main apprenticeship search.

Use both:

Main search resources

ApprenticeshipNH
Apprenticeship.com
Apprenticeship.gov Job Finder
Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder
NHWorks
New Hampshire Employment Security
Community colleges
Apprenticeship sponsors
Employer career sites

Specialized resources

Veterans services
SkillBridge
Vocational Rehabilitation
Youth workforce programs
CTE
Pre-apprenticeship
Reentry resources
WIOA
Other population-specific assistance

A specialized program may help with preparation, education costs, supportive services, transportation, or employer connections.

The paid apprenticeship job still comes from the employer or apprenticeship sponsor.

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📍 New Hampshire Regional & Local Resources

New Hampshire's apprenticeship and paid-training opportunities vary by region.

Because the state is relatively small and closely connected with neighboring New England labor markets, career seekers should often search beyond one city or county.

Use ApprenticeshipNH and federal apprenticeship resources together with NHWorks, community colleges, apprenticeship sponsors, unions, public employers, industry organizations, and employer career sites.

Each regional section includes:

Priority industries
Recommended occupations to search
Direct local resources

The occupation lists are search recommendations, not claims that a current apprenticeship opening exists.

📍 Manchester & Greater Manchester

Manchester is New Hampshire's largest city and a major center for healthcare, advanced manufacturing, construction, technology, transportation, and skilled services.

Priority Industries

Advanced and precision manufacturing
Healthcare
Construction and skilled trades
Information technology
Transportation
Utilities
Public-sector employment

Recommended Occupations to Search

CNC machinist apprentice
Machinist apprentice
Industrial maintenance apprentice
Manufacturing technician
Mechatronics technician
Electronics technician
Electrician apprentice
Plumber apprentice
HVAC apprentice
Healthcare apprentice
Medical assistant apprentice
IT apprentice
Automotive technician
Utility technician

Direct Local Resources

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder — Find New Hampshire Sponsors
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources
🟪 Manchester Community College — Explore MCC
🏙️ City of Manchester — Explore City Resources

Search manufacturers, healthcare systems, construction sponsors, technology employers, utilities, and public agencies directly.

📍 Nashua & Southern New Hampshire

Nashua and southern New Hampshire are part of a larger labor market that extends into Massachusetts.

Priority Industries

Advanced manufacturing
Precision machining
Electronics
Aerospace and defense supply chain
Healthcare
Construction
Information technology
Transportation

Recommended Occupations to Search

CNC machinist apprentice
Precision machinist
Toolmaker apprentice
Manufacturing technician
Industrial maintenance apprentice
Electronics technician
Quality technician
Electrician apprentice
HVAC apprentice
Healthcare apprentice
IT apprentice
Automotive technician

Direct Local Resources

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeships
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder — Find Sponsors
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🟪 Nashua Community College — Explore NCC
🏙️ City of Nashua — Explore City Resources

📍 Southern New Hampshire–Massachusetts Labor Market

Career seekers in Nashua, Salem, Derry, Londonderry, and surrounding communities may find opportunities in Massachusetts within practical commuting distance.

Expand searches for:

Construction apprenticeship
Precision manufacturing
Aerospace and defense manufacturing
Healthcare
Information technology
Utilities

Before accepting a Massachusetts apprenticeship, verify:

Where the program is registered
Where the work occurs
Where Related Technical Instruction occurs
Whether occupational licensing is required
Whether apprenticeship hours or credentials will be recognized in New Hampshire where applicable

📍 Concord & Central New Hampshire

Concord combines state-government employment with healthcare, construction, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, technology, and education.

Priority Industries

State government
Healthcare
Construction
Advanced manufacturing
Information technology
Transportation
Utilities

Recommended Occupations to Search

Healthcare apprentice
Medical assistant apprentice
Electrician apprentice
Plumber apprentice
HVAC apprentice
Manufacturing technician
Industrial maintenance technician
IT technician
Automotive technician
Utility technician
Facilities technician

Direct Local Resources

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Registered Apprenticeship
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🟪 NHTI — Concord's Community College — Explore NHTI
🏛️ State of New Hampshire Careers — Search State Employment
🏙️ City of Concord — Explore City Resources

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📍 Seacoast — Portsmouth, Dover & Rochester

New Hampshire's Seacoast has a diverse economy that includes advanced manufacturing, defense-related industries, healthcare, construction, technology, transportation, and skilled services.

Priority Industries

Advanced and precision manufacturing
Aerospace and defense supply chain
Healthcare
Construction
Information technology
Transportation
Skilled technical services

Recommended Occupations to Search

CNC machinist apprentice
Precision machinist
Manufacturing technician
Industrial maintenance apprentice
Electronics technician
Quality technician
Electrician apprentice
Pipefitter apprentice
HVAC apprentice
Healthcare apprentice
IT apprentice
Automotive technician

Direct Local Resources

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🟪 Great Bay Community College — Explore Great Bay
🏙️ City of Portsmouth — Explore City Resources
🏙️ City of Dover — Explore City Resources
🏙️ City of Rochester — Explore City Resources

📍 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Regional Market

New Hampshire Seacoast residents should remember that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is located across the state line in Kittery, Maine.

The broader regional labor market can include:

Machining
Electrical
Pipefitting
Welding
Mechanical trades
Industrial maintenance
Electronics
Facilities

Search federal employment resources and apprenticeship information directly when investigating shipyard opportunities.

Because employment is in Maine, verify all program and location requirements.

📍 Keene & Monadnock Region

The Monadnock region combines advanced manufacturing, healthcare, construction, education, transportation, and regional services.

Priority Industries

Precision manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing
Healthcare
Construction
Information technology
Transportation
Utilities

Recommended Occupations to Search

CNC machinist apprentice
Machinist apprentice
Manufacturing technician
Industrial maintenance technician
Electronics technician
Healthcare apprentice
Electrician apprentice
HVAC apprentice
IT technician
Automotive technician
Utility technician

Direct Local Resources

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeships
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🏙️ City of Keene — Explore City Resources

Career seekers should also investigate employers in nearby Massachusetts and Vermont when commuting is practical.

📍 Upper Valley — Lebanon, Hanover & Claremont

The Upper Valley labor market extends across the New Hampshire–Vermont border.

Priority Industries

Healthcare
Advanced manufacturing
Precision manufacturing
Education
Construction
Information technology
Skilled technical services

Recommended Occupations to Search

Healthcare apprentice
Medical assistant apprentice
Pharmacy technician apprentice
Manufacturing technician
CNC machinist
Industrial maintenance technician
Electrician apprentice
HVAC apprentice
IT technician
Facilities technician

Direct Local Resources

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Registered Apprenticeship
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🟪 River Valley Community College — Explore RVCC
🏙️ City of Lebanon — Explore City Resources
🏙️ City of Claremont — Explore City Resources

Search employers on both sides of the Connecticut River when practical.

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📍 Lakes Region

The Lakes Region combines healthcare, manufacturing, construction, automotive, tourism-related facilities, utilities, and regional services.

Priority Industries

Healthcare
Advanced manufacturing
Construction
Automotive
Facilities and building systems
Utilities
Information technology

Recommended Occupations to Search

Healthcare apprentice
Manufacturing technician
Industrial maintenance technician
Electrician apprentice
HVAC apprentice
Automotive technician apprentice
Facilities technician
IT technician
Utility technician

Direct Local Resources

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🟪 Lakes Region Community College — Explore LRCC

📍 North Country

Northern New Hampshire has a different industry mix from the state's southern metropolitan regions.

Career seekers should investigate healthcare, construction, transportation, automotive and diesel, manufacturing, utilities, forestry-related technical work, and public infrastructure.

Priority Industries

Healthcare
Construction
Automotive and diesel
Transportation
Manufacturing
Utilities
Public-sector employment
Skilled maintenance

Recommended Occupations to Search

Healthcare apprentice
Electrician apprentice
Plumber apprentice
HVAC apprentice
Welder
Automotive technician
Diesel technician
Industrial maintenance technician
Utility technician
Water/wastewater operator
Facilities technician

Direct Local Resources

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeships
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
🟪 White Mountains Community College — Explore WMCC

📍 Rural New Hampshire

Do not assume apprenticeship exists only in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, or the Seacoast.

Rural employers need skilled workers in:

Healthcare
Construction
Advanced manufacturing
Automotive and diesel
Transportation
Utilities
Telecommunications
Public infrastructure
Skilled maintenance

If you live in a smaller community:

🟦 Search ApprenticeshipNH.
🟦 Search Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder.
⬛ Search Apprenticeship.com.
⬛ Contact NHWorks.
⬛ Search New Hampshire Employment Security resources.
🟪 Contact the nearest community college.
🟨 Ask about CTE and Work-Based Learning.
👷 Search union and apprenticeship sponsors.
🏛️ Search state, city, and town government.
🚰 Search water/wastewater systems.
⚡ Search utilities.
📡 Search telecommunications employers.
🏥 Search healthcare employers.
🏭 Search manufacturers.
🚚 Search transportation employers.

Expand the search radius when practical.

New Hampshire Regional Search Checklist

For the region where you want to work, check:

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH
⬛ Apprenticeship.com
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Job Finder
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder
⬛ NHWorks
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security
🟪 Regional community college
🟨 CTE and Work-Based Learning
🟧 Pre-apprenticeship
👷 Union and apprenticeship sponsors
🏛️ State and local government
🚧 New Hampshire Department of Transportation
🚰 Water/wastewater systems
⚡ Utilities
🏥 Healthcare employers
🏭 Manufacturers
✈️ Aerospace and defense suppliers
🔬 Medical-device and life-sciences employers
🚚 Transportation employers
💻 Technology employers
🏢 Employer career sites

Search Across State Lines

Depending on where you live, also investigate apprenticeship opportunities in:

Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont

For southern New Hampshire, Massachusetts can substantially expand the labor market.

For the Seacoast, Maine is part of the regional employment market.

For the Upper Valley and western New Hampshire, Vermont may be within a normal commute.

Verify state licensing and apprenticeship requirements separately.

How to Search an Occupation Locally

Take an occupation from the regional lists and search several variations.

For example:

CNC machinist apprentice
Machinist apprentice
CNC machinist trainee
Precision machinist
Manufacturing technician

Or:

Healthcare apprentice
Medical assistant apprentice
Medical assistant trainee
Healthcare trainee
Earn and learn healthcare

Then add:

Your city
Your county
Your region
New Hampshire

The same career pathway may appear under several different job titles.

Search the Sponsor, Not Only the Vacancy

Once you identify a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor:

Visit its website.
Determine the geographic area it serves.
Check application periods.
Review minimum qualifications.
Identify the Related Technical Instruction provider.
Ask whether applications are accepted year-round.
Ask when the next apprentice class begins.

An apprenticeship can be worth tracking even when it is not hiring today.

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🟩 Beyond Registered Apprenticeship

Registered Apprenticeship should be one of the first places you look for paid career training.

But it is not the only way to earn while learning.

If a Registered Apprenticeship is not available in the occupation or community you want, investigate:

Employer / unregistered apprenticeship
On-the-Job Training
Paid Work-Based Learning
Co-op / Cooperative Education
Employer-paid technical training
Technician trainee programs
Manufacturing trainee programs
Maintenance trainee programs
Utility trainee programs
Employer academies
Career-development programs

These can be excellent career pathways.

They simply should not be assumed to provide the same structure or credential as Registered Apprenticeship.

🟩 Employer / Unregistered Apprenticeship

Some New Hampshire employers may offer paid programs they describe as apprenticeships even when the program is not a Registered Apprenticeship.

An employer apprenticeship may provide:

Paid employment
Structured workplace training
Mentoring
Technical instruction
Wage increases
Industry credentials
College credit
Advancement into skilled employment

These features vary.

Before accepting an employer apprenticeship, ask:

Is this a Registered Apprenticeship?
If so, who registers the program?
How is training structured?
Who provides mentoring?
What is the starting wage?
How does pay progress?
Is technical instruction included?
What credential will I earn?
Can I earn college credit?
What position does successful completion lead to?

Unregistered does not automatically mean low quality.

It means you should evaluate the program based on what it actually provides.

🟩 New Hampshire On-the-Job Training

On-the-Job Training — OJT — can provide another route into paid employment.

Start with:

⬛ NHWorks — Explore New Hampshire Workforce Services
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources

In a workforce OJT arrangement, an employer hires and trains a worker while the workforce system may help support eligible training costs.

The participant earns wages while learning the job.

OJT is not automatically Registered Apprenticeship.

Ask:

Is there a Registered Apprenticeship in this occupation?
If not, is OJT available?
Which employers participate?
Am I eligible?
What job does the training lead to?
Could OJT lead into a Registered Apprenticeship?

🟩 Paid Work-Based Learning

Paid Work-Based Learning can provide career experience even when a full apprenticeship is not available.

Depending on the program, Work-Based Learning may involve:

Paid workplace experience
Employer-connected education
Career and Technical Education
Community-college programs
Youth workforce programs
Occupational training

Ask:

Is this paid?
Will I be an employee?
What occupational skills will I learn?
How long does the experience last?
Can I earn an industry credential?
Can I earn college credit?
Can it lead to permanent employment?
Can it lead to Registered Apprenticeship?

🟩 Co-op / Cooperative Education

New Hampshire colleges, schools, and employers may offer cooperative education or other structured employment connected with education.

Ask:

Which employers participate?
Are the positions paid?
Which academic or technical programs participate?
Can I earn college credit?
Can co-op lead to permanent employment?
Does the employer also operate a Registered Apprenticeship?

Co-op is not automatically Registered Apprenticeship.

🟩 Employer-Paid Training & Trainee Programs

Do not search only for apprentice.

New Hampshire employers may recruit using titles such as:

CNC machinist trainee
Machinist trainee
Manufacturing technician
Industrial maintenance trainee
Mechatronics technician
Automation technician
Electronics technician
Quality technician
Healthcare trainee
Medical assistant trainee
Pharmacy technician trainee
Automotive technician trainee
Diesel technician trainee
IT trainee
Utility trainee
Facilities technician
Development program
Academy

Search through:

⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Services
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources
⬛ Apprenticeship.com — Search Apprenticeships & Paid Career Pathways
🏢 Employer career sites
🟪 New Hampshire community colleges

🟩 Precision Manufacturing Earn-and-Learn

New Hampshire's precision-manufacturing sector is particularly well suited to employer-paid skill development.

Search:

CNC machinist trainee
Machinist apprentice
Precision machinist
Toolmaker apprentice
Manufacturing technician
Industrial maintenance trainee
Mechatronics technician
Electronics technician

Ask:

Am I hired before training?
Is training paid?
Is there a Registered Apprenticeship?
Does the employer pay for community-college education?
Are industry credentials included?
Is there a formal career ladder?
What skilled position follows?

🟩 Manufacturing Career Ladders

Some manufacturers may hire workers into entry-level production positions and provide advancement into skilled technical occupations.

Possible progression could include:

production worker → machine operator → technician → skilled technical occupation

or:

entry-level technician → advanced technician → specialist

Ask the employer whether internal employees can advance into:

Machining
Industrial maintenance
Mechatronics
Automation
Electronics
Quality

🟩 Aerospace & Defense Supplier Training

Aerospace and defense suppliers may recruit workers through:

Machinist trainee programs
Manufacturing technician pathways
Electronics technician programs
Quality-development programs
Maintenance training

Search:

Aerospace manufacturing technician
CNC machinist trainee
Precision machinist
Electronics technician
Quality technician
Industrial maintenance technician

Ask whether the employer provides:

Paid training
Registered Apprenticeship
Community-college education
Tuition assistance
Industry credentials

🟩 Healthcare Earn-and-Learn

Healthcare employers may provide paid training that allows workers to begin employment while preparing for an occupational credential.

Search:

Medical assistant trainee
CNA training
Pharmacy technician trainee
Behavioral health trainee
Direct support professional
Community health worker
Healthcare career pathway

Ask whether the employer:

Hires you before training
Pays you during training
Pays tuition or certification costs
Operates a Registered Apprenticeship
Provides college credit through an education partner

🟩 Automotive & Diesel Employer Training

Automotive and equipment employers may provide manufacturer-supported technical training.

Search:

Automotive technician trainee
Diesel technician trainee
Service technician
Technician development program
Automotive apprentice

Ask:

Is training paid?
Are manufacturer credentials included?
Does the employer pay for technical education?
Is this a Registered Apprenticeship?
What permanent technician position follows?

🟩 Utility Employer Training

Utilities may recruit workers through structured trainee programs.

Search:

Lineworker trainee
Utility trainee
Substation technician trainee
Meter technician
Plant operator trainee
Electrical technician trainee

Ask:

Is this a Registered Apprenticeship?
What training is provided?
Is training paid?
What certifications are required?
How does wage progression work?
How much travel or emergency response is required?

How to Compare Paid Training Opportunities

For any opportunity, determine:

Is it paid?
Will I be an employee?
Is training structured?
Will I have an experienced mentor?
Does pay increase as my skills develop?
Is technical instruction included?
Can I earn college credit?
Will I earn an industry credential?
Is there a permanent-employment pathway?
Is it a Registered Apprenticeship?

A strong employer-paid training program can be an excellent career pathway even when it is not Registered Apprenticeship.

The important thing is knowing what the program actually provides.

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💰 Free & Funded Career Training

If you cannot find the apprenticeship you want immediately, do not assume your only alternative is paying substantial tuition for training.

New Hampshire workforce, community-college, employer, apprenticeship, and other programs may help eligible career seekers obtain occupational training or prepare for paid employment.

Training is not automatically apprenticeship.

The goal is to determine whether training can help you move toward:

Registered Apprenticeship
Paid employment
A skilled occupation
An industry credential
Career advancement

💰 NHWorks Training Assistance

Start with New Hampshire's workforce system.

⬛ NHWorks — Explore New Hampshire Workforce Services
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources

Ask about:

Registered Apprenticeship
WIOA-funded training
On-the-Job Training
Paid Work-Based Learning
Occupational training
Supportive services
Employer-connected training

Eligibility and available funding vary.

💰 WIOA Training Assistance

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — WIOA — can help eligible career seekers obtain employment and training services.

Ask:

Am I eligible for WIOA assistance?
Can WIOA support this training?
Is there a Registered Apprenticeship in this occupation?
Can apprenticeship-related training costs be supported?
Is On-the-Job Training available?
Are supportive services available?
Is the training provider eligible for workforce funding?

Investigate assistance before assuming you must pay the full cost yourself.

💰 New Hampshire Community College Training

Before paying for private career training, investigate New Hampshire's public community colleges.

🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore New Hampshire Community Colleges
🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeship Pathways

Ask about:

Registered Apprenticeship
Related Technical Instruction
Employer-paid education
Workforce funding
Financial aid
Short-term credentials
Technical certificates
College credit
Paid Work-Based Learning
Co-op
Employer partnerships

💰 Employer-Sponsored Community College Training

New Hampshire employers may partner with community colleges to provide technical education for current or prospective workers.

This can be especially important in:

Precision manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing
Industrial maintenance
Mechatronics
Healthcare
Information technology
Automotive and transportation

Before enrolling independently, ask:

Which employers sponsor this training?
Do I need to be hired first?
Does the employer pay tuition?
Is the program part of a Registered Apprenticeship?
Can training earn college credit?
What paid job follows?

💰 Employer-Paid Apprenticeship Education

Before enrolling independently in technical education because you want an apprenticeship, ask the employer or sponsor:

Do you pay for Related Technical Instruction?
Which college or training provider do your apprentices attend?
Is tuition paid directly?
Are books included?
Are tools included?
Are certification or licensing fees covered?
Can apprenticeship earn college credit?
Do I need to be hired before enrolling?

For many apprenticeship pathways, the employer hires the apprentice first and then arranges or pays for the related education.

💰 Employer Tuition Assistance

New Hampshire employers may also provide tuition assistance outside Registered Apprenticeship.

Ask:

Is tuition paid in advance or reimbursed?
Which programs qualify?
Is there a grade requirement?
Is there an employment commitment?
Can tuition assistance support a technical certificate or degree?
Could the education lead into an internal apprenticeship?

💰 ApprenticeshipNH & Employer Partnerships

ApprenticeshipNH can be especially useful for identifying employer-connected pathways.

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Programs & Resources

When you find a training opportunity, ask:

Is there a participating employer?
Is the employer currently hiring?
Is this a Registered Apprenticeship?
Who pays for training?
What wage will I earn?
What credential can I receive?
Can I earn college credit?

💰 Free or Grant-Funded Short-Term Training

NHWorks, community colleges, workforce organizations, employers, unions, nonprofits, and other partners may periodically offer free or grant-funded training.

Programs may include:

Advanced manufacturing
CNC machining
Industrial maintenance
Construction
Healthcare
Information technology
Automotive
Transportation

Before enrolling, ask:

Is the training completely free?
Are books, tools, exams, and certifications covered?
Which employers recruit participants?
Does the program connect with Registered Apprenticeship?
What paid job can follow?

🟧 Before Paying for Pre-Apprenticeship

Before paying tuition for pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship-readiness training, ask:

Is a free program available?
Is workforce or grant funding available?
Is there a wage or stipend?
Which Registered Apprenticeship sponsors recognize the program?
Which employers or unions recruit participants?
What credential will I earn?
Does completion provide preferred consideration, direct entry, or advanced standing where applicable?
What paid opportunity follows?

Be cautious about paying substantial tuition solely for the possibility of later applying to an apprenticeship.

💰 Manufacturing Training — Employer First?

Before paying for technical education in:

CNC machining
Precision manufacturing
Mechatronics
Industrial maintenance
Automation
Electronics

ask:

Which employers hire trainees?
Which employers sponsor apprentices?
Which employers provide tuition assistance?
Can I work while completing the education?
Is workforce funding available?

New Hampshire's many small and midsize manufacturers may train employees internally or through community-college partnerships.

💰 Healthcare Training — Employer First?

Before independently paying for entry-level healthcare training, ask local healthcare employers:

Do you hire before training?
Do you offer paid training?
Do you reimburse certification costs?
Do you pay tuition?
Do you operate a Registered Apprenticeship?
Which community college do you work with?

🟩 Supportive Services

Eligible workforce or pre-apprenticeship participants may be able to receive assistance addressing barriers to employment or training.

Depending on the program and available funding, assistance may include:

Transportation
Child care
Tools
Work clothing
Testing fees
Training expenses
Other employment-related needs

Ask NHWorks or the program provider what assistance is currently available.

💰 Compare Training Before You Pay

Before paying for career training, compare:

Registered Apprenticeship — paid employment plus structured training.

Employer-Paid Training — the employer pays you and provides or pays for training.

Employer-Sponsored Community College Training — an employer and college may jointly provide technical training tied to workforce needs.

Workforce-Funded Training — WIOA or another workforce program may pay qualifying training costs.

Financial Aid or Grant-Funded College Training — eligible students may receive federal, state, institutional, employer, or other assistance.

Pre-Apprenticeship — may provide free or funded preparation and employer connections.

Self-Paid Training — you pay the cost yourself.

Self-paid training may be appropriate in some situations, but investigate the other options first.

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=== BEGIN NEW HAMPSHIRE — PART 4C ===

Your New Hampshire Apprenticeship Search Plan

You do not need to search every resource at once.

Use this sequence to build a focused apprenticeship search.

Step 1 — Choose the Career First

Start with two or three occupations you actually want to investigate.

Ask:

What kind of work interests me?
Which occupations are strong in my region?
Do I prefer construction, precision manufacturing, healthcare, technology, transportation, utilities, or another type of work?
How far am I willing to commute?
Are opportunities in Massachusetts, Maine, or Vermont realistically within my search area?
What education, credentials, or work experience do I already have?

Then search apprenticeship pathways into those occupations.

Step 2 — Start With ApprenticeshipNH

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore New Hampshire Apprenticeships

Use ApprenticeshipNH to investigate:

Registered Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship occupations
Employer programs
Education partners
Career pathways
Current apprenticeship resources

Step 3 — Search Apprenticeship.com

⬛ Apprenticeship.com — Search Apprenticeships

Search by:

Occupation
Industry
New Hampshire
City
County
Region

Use Apprenticeship.com alongside official apprenticeship and workforce resources.

Step 4 — Search Apprenticeship.gov Job Finder

🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Job Finder — Search Current Opportunities

Look for current apprentice openings.

If nothing appears, continue searching established sponsors.

Step 5 — Find Sponsors

🟦 Apprenticeship.gov Partner Finder — Find New Hampshire Sponsors

A sponsor may operate an established apprenticeship even when there is no current vacancy.

Research:

Sponsor website
Occupations
Participating employers
Application periods
Entry requirements
Geographic jurisdiction
Recruiting schedule
Related Technical Instruction provider

Step 6 — Contact NHWorks

⬛ NHWorks — Explore New Hampshire Workforce Services
⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security — Explore Employment Resources

Ask:

Which Registered Apprenticeships are recruiting?
Which sponsors operate in my region?
Which employers offer paid training?
Is WIOA assistance available?
Is On-the-Job Training available?
Are supportive services available?
Are pre-apprenticeship programs available?
Are grant-funded training programs currently recruiting?

Step 7 — Contact Your Regional Community College

🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore New Hampshire Community Colleges

Ask:

Which Registered Apprenticeship sponsors currently work with this college?
Which employers are currently hiring apprentices?
Does the college provide Related Technical Instruction?
Do I apply to the employer or sponsor before enrolling?
Can apprenticeship earn college credit?
Can apprenticeship lead toward a certificate or degree?
Is pre-apprenticeship available?
Are paid Work-Based Learning or co-op opportunities available?
Is workforce funding available?
Is online or hybrid instruction available?

Step 8 — Search Construction Sponsors Directly

Search:

Electrical apprenticeship
Plumbing apprenticeship
Pipefitter apprenticeship
Carpentry apprenticeship
HVAC apprenticeship
Sheet-metal apprenticeship
Operating engineer apprenticeship
Ironworker apprenticeship
Sprinkler fitter apprenticeship
Laborer apprenticeship

Compare:

Union and joint apprenticeship programs
Contractor-sponsored programs
Individual employers
Other Registered Apprenticeship sponsors

Pay particular attention to licensing requirements for regulated trades.

Step 9 — Search Precision Manufacturers Directly

New Hampshire's manufacturing economy includes many smaller and midsize employers.

Search:

Machine shops
Precision manufacturers
Aerospace suppliers
Medical-device manufacturers
Electronics companies
Metal fabricators
Automation companies

Use:

CNC machinist apprentice
CNC machinist trainee
Precision machinist
Toolmaker apprentice
Manufacturing technician
Industrial maintenance apprentice
Mechatronics technician
Electronics technician
Quality technician

Step 10 — Search Employer Career Sites for Training

Do not assume a manufacturer must advertise the word apprentice.

Also search:

Trainee
Entry-level technician
Technician development
Manufacturing associate
Machine operator
Maintenance trainee
Paid training

Then ask whether the employer offers:

Registered Apprenticeship
Tuition assistance
Community-college education
Structured advancement
Industry credentials

Step 11 — Search Healthcare Employers

Search:

Hospitals
Health systems
Community health centers
Long-term-care employers
Behavioral-health organizations
Home-health employers
Disability-service providers
Pharmacies

Try:

Medical assistant apprentice
Medical assistant trainee
CNA training
Pharmacy technician apprentice
Pharmacy technician trainee
Healthcare apprentice
Behavioral health trainee
Direct support professional apprentice

Step 12 — Search Technology Employers

Search:

IT apprentice
Cybersecurity apprentice
Software developer apprentice
Network technician apprentice
Help-desk technician
Data analyst apprentice
Systems technician
IT trainee

Also ask ApprenticeshipNH and community colleges about current employer partnerships.

Step 13 — Search Automotive & Transportation Employers

Search:

Automotive dealerships
Trucking companies
Equipment dealers
Fleet operations
Transit organizations
Public employers

Use:

Automotive technician apprentice
Automotive technician trainee
Diesel technician apprentice
Diesel technician trainee
Fleet mechanic
Transportation technician

Step 14 — Search Utilities & Public Infrastructure

Search:

Electric utilities
Utility contractors
Telecommunications providers
Water/wastewater systems
Cities and towns
Public works departments

Use:

Lineworker apprentice
Utility apprentice
Electrical technician
Telecommunications technician
Water operator trainee
Wastewater operator trainee
Maintenance technician

Step 15 — Search Public Employers

Include:

State of New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Cities
Towns
Utilities
Water/wastewater systems
Public works
School districts
Community colleges

Search both:

apprentice and trainee

Also search:

Technician
Operator
Mechanic
Maintenance

Step 16 — Expand Across State Lines When Practical

New Hampshire's geography makes cross-border searching unusually important.

Depending on where you live, investigate:

Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont

This is especially relevant for:

Southern New Hampshire
The Seacoast
The Upper Valley
Western New Hampshire

Verify apprenticeship registration, occupational licensing, and transfer requirements before accepting an out-of-state opportunity.

Step 17 — If Nothing Is Open

Do not stop at the first unsuccessful search.

Identify the sponsor and find out when applications reopen.

Meanwhile, investigate:

Pre-apprenticeship
On-the-Job Training
Paid Work-Based Learning
Co-op
Employer-paid training
Community-college technical education
Grant-funded workforce training

Then continue checking the apprenticeship programs you want.

Questions to Ask Before Accepting an Apprenticeship

Ask:

Is this a Registered Apprenticeship?
Who is the sponsor?
Which employer will employ me?
What occupation am I being trained for?
What is the starting wage?
How does wage progression work?
How is On-the-Job Learning structured?
Who will mentor me?
Who provides Related Technical Instruction?
Who pays for the instruction?
How long does the program take?
Can I earn college credit?
Can the training lead toward a certificate or degree?
Do I have to purchase tools?
Are there fees?
What employee benefits are included?
What occupational licensing requirements apply?
What credential will I receive?
What happens after completion?

A strong program should be able to explain the pathway clearly.

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=== BEGIN NEW HAMPSHIRE — PART 4D ===

Related Apprenticeship Resource Guides

Use the Apprenticeship.com Resource Guides for additional help understanding, finding, comparing, and preparing for apprenticeship and other earn-and-learn pathways.

🟦 Complete Guide to Apprenticeships
🟦 How to Find an Apprenticeship
🟦 How to Apply for an Apprenticeship
🟦 How to Prepare for an Apprenticeship
🟦 How to Compare Apprenticeship Programs
🟦 How to Evaluate an Apprenticeship
🟦 Apprenticeship Pay & Progressive Wages
🟪 College & Degree Apprenticeships
🟪 College and Apprenticeship — How You Can Do Both
🟨 Youth Apprenticeship Guide
🟧 Pre-Apprenticeship Guide
🟩 Paid Work-Based Learning Guide
🟩 On-the-Job Training Guide
🟩 Co-op / Cooperative Education Guide
🟩 Employer Apprenticeships & Paid Training Programs
🟥 Military & Veteran Apprenticeship Guide
🟥 Apprenticeships for People With Disabilities
🟥 Women in Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Careers
🟥 Apprenticeship & Reentry
🟥 Apprenticeships for Career Changers
⬛ Parents' Guide to Apprenticeship
⬛ School Counselor's Guide to Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship & Earn-and-Learn Glossary

For definitions of apprenticeship and workforce terminology, see the Apprenticeship & Earn-and-Learn Glossary on the Apprenticeship.com Resource Guides page.

The glossary explains terms such as:

Registered Apprenticeship
Employer / unregistered apprenticeship
Apprenticeship sponsor
Related Technical Instruction / RTI
On-the-Job Learning
On-the-Job Training / OJT
Work-Based Learning / WBL
Pre-apprenticeship
Youth apprenticeship
Co-op
Progressive wages
WIOA
American Job Center

New Hampshire Career Areas to Explore

Use New Hampshire-specific resources together with the Apprenticeship.com career guides.

👷 Construction & Skilled Trades

Search:

Electrician
Carpenter
Plumber
Pipefitter
HVAC technician
Sheet-metal worker
Operating engineer
Ironworker
Sprinkler fitter
Laborer

🏭 Advanced & Precision Manufacturing

Search:

CNC machinist
Precision machinist
Machinist
Toolmaker
Industrial maintenance technician
Manufacturing technician
Mechatronics technician
Automation technician
Electronics technician
Quality technician

✈️ Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Search:

Aerospace manufacturing technician
CNC machinist
Precision machinist
Toolmaker
Electronics technician
Quality technician
Industrial maintenance technician

🔬 Life Sciences & Medical-Device Manufacturing

Search:

Manufacturing technician
CNC machinist
Quality technician
Electronics technician
Maintenance technician
Process technician

🏥 Healthcare

Search:

Medical assistant
Nursing apprentice
CNA apprentice
Pharmacy technician
Behavioral health technician
Community health worker
Direct support professional
Healthcare apprentice

💻 Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Search:

IT apprentice
Cybersecurity apprentice
Software developer apprentice
Network technician
Data analyst apprentice
Computer-support specialist
Systems technician

🚗 Automotive & Transportation

Search:

Automotive technician
Diesel technician
Fleet mechanic
Heavy-equipment technician
Commercial driver apprentice
Transportation technician

📡 Telecommunications & Broadband

Search:

Telecommunications technician
Fiber technician
Broadband technician
Network technician
Communications technician

⚡ Energy & Utilities

Search:

Lineworker
Utility technician
Electrical technician
Substation technician
Meter technician
Gas technician
Plant operator
Maintenance technician

🚰 Water & Wastewater

Search:

Water treatment operator trainee
Wastewater treatment operator trainee
Water distribution operator
Utility technician
Maintenance technician
Instrumentation technician

Employers Interested in Registered Apprenticeship

This guide is primarily for career seekers, but New Hampshire employers can use Registered Apprenticeship to develop skilled workers.

Resources:

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeship Resources
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov — Employers — Explore Registered Apprenticeship for Employers
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Resources
🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore Education Partners

Employers can investigate assistance with:

Identifying apprenticeable occupations
Developing apprenticeship standards
Structuring On-the-Job Learning
Developing Related Technical Instruction
Finding community-college RTI partners
Registering a program
Recruiting apprentices
Expanding an existing program
Connecting apprenticeship with college credentials

ApprenticeshipNH as an Employer Resource

New Hampshire employers interested in apprenticeship should investigate ApprenticeshipNH early in the process.

Potential assistance can include:

Apprenticeship development
Employer connections
Education partnerships
Related Technical Instruction
Program expansion
Workforce-development coordination

Employers should ask whether an existing apprenticeship model can be adapted to their occupation rather than assuming a program must be built entirely from scratch.

Community Colleges as RTI Partners

New Hampshire community colleges can be useful partners for employers seeking:

Related Technical Instruction
Technical laboratories
Customized workforce training
Curriculum development
College credit
Certificates and degrees
Potential apprenticeship candidates

This can be particularly valuable for employers in:

Precision manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing
Healthcare
Information technology
Automotive
Construction-related occupations

Small & Midsize Employers

Registered Apprenticeship is not limited to very large companies.

New Hampshire's economy includes many smaller manufacturers and specialized employers.

Employers should investigate whether apprenticeship can help them:

Develop skilled workers internally
Formalize existing training
Create predictable skill progression
Improve recruitment
Improve retention
Partner with a community college
Connect employee training with recognized credentials

Funding & Workforce Assistance for Employers

Employers should investigate current New Hampshire and federal assistance that may support:

Apprenticeship development
Related Technical Instruction
On-the-Job Training
Workforce recruitment
Incumbent-worker training
Supportive services
Other eligible workforce costs

Start with:

ApprenticeshipNH
NHWorks
New Hampshire Employment Security
Community College System of New Hampshire
Regional workforce partners

Funding programs and eligibility change.

Verify current requirements before making financial commitments.

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=== BEGIN NEW HAMPSHIRE — PART 4D ===

Related Apprenticeship Resource Guides

Use the Apprenticeship.com Resource Guides for additional help understanding, finding, comparing, and preparing for apprenticeship and other earn-and-learn pathways.

🟦 Complete Guide to Apprenticeships
🟦 How to Find an Apprenticeship
🟦 How to Apply for an Apprenticeship
🟦 How to Prepare for an Apprenticeship
🟦 How to Compare Apprenticeship Programs
🟦 How to Evaluate an Apprenticeship
🟦 Apprenticeship Pay & Progressive Wages
🟪 College & Degree Apprenticeships
🟪 College and Apprenticeship — How You Can Do Both
🟨 Youth Apprenticeship Guide
🟧 Pre-Apprenticeship Guide
🟩 Paid Work-Based Learning Guide
🟩 On-the-Job Training Guide
🟩 Co-op / Cooperative Education Guide
🟩 Employer Apprenticeships & Paid Training Programs
🟥 Military & Veteran Apprenticeship Guide
🟥 Apprenticeships for People With Disabilities
🟥 Women in Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Careers
🟥 Apprenticeship & Reentry
🟥 Apprenticeships for Career Changers
⬛ Parents' Guide to Apprenticeship
⬛ School Counselor's Guide to Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship & Earn-and-Learn Glossary

For definitions of apprenticeship and workforce terminology, see the Apprenticeship & Earn-and-Learn Glossary on the Apprenticeship.com Resource Guides page.

The glossary explains terms such as:

Registered Apprenticeship
Employer / unregistered apprenticeship
Apprenticeship sponsor
Related Technical Instruction / RTI
On-the-Job Learning
On-the-Job Training / OJT
Work-Based Learning / WBL
Pre-apprenticeship
Youth apprenticeship
Co-op
Progressive wages
WIOA
American Job Center

New Hampshire Career Areas to Explore

Use New Hampshire-specific resources together with the Apprenticeship.com career guides.

👷 Construction & Skilled Trades

Search:

Electrician
Carpenter
Plumber
Pipefitter
HVAC technician
Sheet-metal worker
Operating engineer
Ironworker
Sprinkler fitter
Laborer

🏭 Advanced & Precision Manufacturing

Search:

CNC machinist
Precision machinist
Machinist
Toolmaker
Industrial maintenance technician
Manufacturing technician
Mechatronics technician
Automation technician
Electronics technician
Quality technician

✈️ Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Search:

Aerospace manufacturing technician
CNC machinist
Precision machinist
Toolmaker
Electronics technician
Quality technician
Industrial maintenance technician

🔬 Life Sciences & Medical-Device Manufacturing

Search:

Manufacturing technician
CNC machinist
Quality technician
Electronics technician
Maintenance technician
Process technician

🏥 Healthcare

Search:

Medical assistant
Nursing apprentice
CNA apprentice
Pharmacy technician
Behavioral health technician
Community health worker
Direct support professional
Healthcare apprentice

💻 Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Search:

IT apprentice
Cybersecurity apprentice
Software developer apprentice
Network technician
Data analyst apprentice
Computer-support specialist
Systems technician

🚗 Automotive & Transportation

Search:

Automotive technician
Diesel technician
Fleet mechanic
Heavy-equipment technician
Commercial driver apprentice
Transportation technician

📡 Telecommunications & Broadband

Search:

Telecommunications technician
Fiber technician
Broadband technician
Network technician
Communications technician

⚡ Energy & Utilities

Search:

Lineworker
Utility technician
Electrical technician
Substation technician
Meter technician
Gas technician
Plant operator
Maintenance technician

🚰 Water & Wastewater

Search:

Water treatment operator trainee
Wastewater treatment operator trainee
Water distribution operator
Utility technician
Maintenance technician
Instrumentation technician

Employers Interested in Registered Apprenticeship

This guide is primarily for career seekers, but New Hampshire employers can use Registered Apprenticeship to develop skilled workers.

Resources:

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH — Explore Apprenticeship Resources
🟦 Apprenticeship.gov — Employers — Explore Registered Apprenticeship for Employers
⬛ NHWorks — Explore Workforce Resources
🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire — Explore Education Partners

Employers can investigate assistance with:

Identifying apprenticeable occupations
Developing apprenticeship standards
Structuring On-the-Job Learning
Developing Related Technical Instruction
Finding community-college RTI partners
Registering a program
Recruiting apprentices
Expanding an existing program
Connecting apprenticeship with college credentials

Apprenticeship as an Employer Resource

New Hampshire employers interested in apprenticeship should investigate ApprenticeshipNH early in the process.

Potential assistance can include:

Apprenticeship development
Employer connections
Education partnerships
Related Technical Instruction
Program expansion
Workforce-development coordination

Employers should ask whether an existing apprenticeship model can be adapted to their occupation rather than assuming a program must be built entirely from scratch.

Community Colleges as RTI Partners

New Hampshire community colleges can be useful partners for employers seeking:

Related Technical Instruction
Technical laboratories
Customized workforce training
Curriculum development
College credit
Certificates and degrees
Potential apprenticeship candidates

This can be particularly valuable for employers in:

Precision manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing
Healthcare
Information technology
Automotive
Construction-related occupations

Small & Midsize Employers

Registered Apprenticeship is not limited to very large companies.

New Hampshire's economy includes many smaller manufacturers and specialized employers.

Employers should investigate whether apprenticeship can help them:

Develop skilled workers internally
Formalize existing training
Create predictable skill progression
Improve recruitment
Improve retention
Partner with a community college
Connect employee training with recognized credentials

Funding & Workforce Assistance for Employers

Employers should investigate current New Hampshire and federal assistance that may support:

Apprenticeship development
Related Technical Instruction
On-the-Job Training
Workforce recruitment
Incumbent-worker training
Supportive services
Other eligible workforce costs

Start with:

Apprenticeship NH
NHWorks
New Hampshire Employment Security
Community College System of New Hampshire
Regional workforce partners

Funding programs and eligibility change.

Verify current requirements before making financial commitments.

New Hampshire Apprenticeship Programs

New Hampshire Apprenticeship Resource Guide

What Is an Apprenticeship?

🟦 Registered Apprenticeship

🟩 Employer / Unregistered Apprenticeship

Why Registered Apprenticeship Gets Special Attention

New Hampshire Career Areas to Investigate

New Hampshire's Manufacturing Economy

New Hampshire's Interstate Labor Markets

How This Guide Is Organized

What the Colored Squares Mean

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🟩 Best Places to Start

🟦 ApprenticeshipNH

🟦 New Hampshire Registered Apprenticeship

⬛ Apprenticeship.com

⬛ New Hampshire Employment Security

⬛ NHWorks

🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire

Search the Sponsor, Not Only the Vacancy

Search Employers Directly

Start With the Paid Job

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🟪 New Hampshire Community Colleges & Apprenticeship

🟪 Verified Apprenticeship College vs. Other College Resources

🟪 Community College System of New Hampshire

🟪 Manchester Community College

🟪 Nashua Community College

🟪 Great Bay Community College

🟪 NHTI — Concord's Community College

🟪 Lakes Region Community College

🟪 River Valley Community College

🟪 White Mountains Community College

🟪 Advanced Manufacturing & Community Colleges

🟪 Healthcare & Community Colleges

🟪 Questions to Ask a New Hampshire Community College

🟪 College Credit & Apprenticeship

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🟨 New Hampshire Youth Apprenticeship & Career Preparation

🟨 New Hampshire Career & Technical Education

🟨 Career & Technical Education Centers

🟨 Work-Based Learning

🟨 Youth Apprenticeship

🟨 Manufacturing Career Pathways for Students

🟨 Healthcare Career Pathways for Students

🟨 Dual Enrollment & Community College

🟨 For Parents & Counselors

🟧 New Hampshire Pre-Apprenticeship

🟧 Manufacturing Apprenticeship Readiness

🟧 Construction Apprenticeship Readiness

🟧 Evaluate Where Pre-Apprenticeship Leads

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👷 New Hampshire Apprenticeship Sponsors & Industry Programs

👷 Construction & Skilled Trades

👷 Union & Joint Apprenticeship Programs

⚡ Electrical Apprenticeship

🔧 Plumbing Apprenticeship

❄️ HVAC, Refrigeration & Building Systems

🏭 Advanced & Precision Manufacturing

🏭 Search Smaller Manufacturers

✈️ Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

🛠️ Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics

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🏥 Healthcare Apprenticeship

🏥 Search Healthcare Employers Directly

🏥 Rural Healthcare Earn-and-Learn

💻 Information Technology & Cybersecurity

🔬 Life Sciences & Medical-Device Manufacturing

🚗 Automotive Technology

🚚 Diesel & Transportation

📡 Telecommunications & Broadband

⚡ Energy & Utilities

🚰 Water & Wastewater

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