How to Find out How to Get a Paid Apprenticeship

Now as in the old days, apprenticeship programs were often the best ways to train the next generation of artisans, craftsmen and professionals under the tutelage of a master. In modern times, however, the terms "intern" and "apprentice" are used interchangeably, with intern used more often for jobs in the business and the sciences while apprentice most often is used to refer to those working in the arts and skilled labor sectors.

Benefits of Apprenticeship/Internship

Anyways, internship jobs are excellent stepping stones into your chosen career. Not only will you learn practical, transferable skills that will tie up the loose ends of your understanding of your classroom theories but you will also be exposed to the many real-life situations that can challenge your intellect and character. Not even the best professor in the classroom can teach you these skills and talents!



Plus, with the right choice in interns jobs, you can secure the certification of training that most employers now look for in their prospective employees. For example in Australia, their apprenticeship programs provide for certificate levels recognized anywhere in the country and serve as proof of work experience. And did we mention that your school can refuse granting of your diploma if and when you fail to comply with the requirements of the internship program?

Steps in Finding a Paid Apprenticeship

Now that you know the importance of engaging in internship jobs, the next step is finding the ones that provide for a salary. Yes, you need not slave away at your desk for no pay at all, even if the experience is good, especially as it is your skills and abilities that the company is making use of.

It is actually very easy to find paid interns jobs if and when you know how, of which the following are the most effective methods:

• Ask your instructors and school for a list of companies that pay their interns as well as the salary rates involved. You may have to perform rate comparisons as a company may offer a lower rate but a better experience or a higher rate with greater responsibilities that may interfere with your studies. If possible, you should also ask for official school endorsements to the companies you wish to apply for internship jobs in.
• Ask alumni for recommendations to the companies in which they had paid apprenticeships with during their years in school. You may even find that the alumnus you asked help from may even be the one in-charge of hiring paid apprentices! It does pay to research into the notable alumni of your school.
• Search the Internet and job postings for information on the matter. You will find many companies looking for interns who can inject fresh blood into their company at rates lower than that provided for a regular employee.

Of course, even when you have found the companies offering internship jobs, you still have to compete with the many other individuals also looking for the right kinds of interns jobs that pays and pays well. You have to think of it as looking for a regular job - make sure that your resume is impressive, dress appropriately and arrive early for the interview, and express the willingness to learn and learn well. Soon enough, you will have a choice of internship jobs at the tips of your fingers.