Apprenticeship & On-The-Job Training Programs

Did you know?

Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training programs are available for beneficiaries using their VA Education benefits.

Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training programs allow beneficiaries to learn a trade or skill through training on the job participation rather than attending the formal classroom instruction. The VA Education beneficiary usually enters into a training contract with an employer or union, and at the end of the training, the beneficiary gains job certification or journeyman status. The employer or union pays the beneficiary a salary. If the beneficiary is in an approved program they can use their VA Education benefit and receive a monthly tax-free stipend.

Industries and Jobs that may offer On-the-Job Training or Apprenticeship programs:

• Plumbing
• Firefighting
• Police
• Electricians
• HVAC
• Masonry
• Correctional Facilities
• Machining
• Auto Repair

Benefits of having a program that is approved for VA Education Benefits:

• Use the VA Education benefit as a recruiting tool by using wages + stipend to attract Veteran candidates.

If you are an employer who is interested in receiving more information about how to establish programs at your organization please contact us.

Useful Links

• Dept of Labor’s apprenticeship link: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/service-members-and-veterans
• VA’s web link for OJT/APP: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/on-the-job-training-apprenticeships/