Students interested in apprenticeship do not have to know the trade in advance; that is what apprenticeship teaches. However, there are some interests and qualities that will help a young man or woman succeed in apprenticeship:
Good at math and reading
Physically fit
Ambitious and willing to learn
Enjoy working with his/her hands
Follows directions
Team player
Looking for a lifetime career
If you have a student who possesses these qualities, then a career in construction may be a great fit!
Which students should consider the trades?
Students interested in apprenticeship do not have to know the trade in advance; that is what apprenticeship teaches. However, there are some interests and qualities that will help a young man or woman succeed in apprenticeship: