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Index

You’re Hired and Certified About the Author Dedication Copyright Information © Acknowledgment Introduction Who Should Read this Book? Part 1 Let’s Talk Apprenticeship and Trade

What is an Apprenticeship? Where are Apprenticeships Offered? What is a Trade? What are Trade Classifications? What Industries are Trades in? Trade School or University? Trade and Journeyperson Certificate Benefits The Apprenticeship Contract 50 Common Trades Advancing Within a Trade Key Messages Action Exercises

Part 2 Apprenticeship Success Achievement Plan

What is it? The 7 Steps to a Successful Career in the Trades Step 1 Self-Assessment

What is the Right Trade for Me? Self-Assessment Questions Key Messages Action Exercises Choice of Trade

Step 2 Preparing for Employment

Goals Taking Stock of Your Finances Pre-Employment Programs, Pre-Trades Training and Technology Programs Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeship Entrance Requirements Create an Employer Contact List Key Messages Action Exercises

Step 3 Resume

Setting Up Email and Voicemail Tips for Building a Resume Opening Statement Skills and Experience Key Action Words for Creating Your Resume Education Volunteering and Hobbies Resume Scanning Software Key Messages Action Exercises

Step 4 Contacting Employers

Record Keeping Customization is Important Submitting Your Resume and Cover Letter Tipping the Scale in Your Favor Following up by Calling What if you get Voicemail? The Physical Encounter Communicating, Communicating and more Communicating Key Messages Action Exercises

Step 5 Landing the Job

Preparing for an Interview Interview Questions The Mock Interview Getting Prepared Let’s start the Mock Interview The Mock Interview Feedback The Real Life Interview Subcontract Work Job Offers You’re Hired! Key Messages Action Exercises

Step 6 Managing Your Apprenticeship

Your Apprenticeship Contract Your First 30 Days Apprenticeship Application Meeting the Trade Entrance Requirements Attending Formal Training Review with Your Employer Traveling to Attend Formal Training The Benefits of Formal Training Financing Your Apprenticeship Training Passing Exams Stay Focused on Your Goal Record, Review and Manage Your Apprenticeship Information Keep up the Good Work and Be Safe Keeping your Apprenticeship Active You Got This – Your Path to Success Celebrate You Are a Certified Journeyperson!!! Key Messages Action Exercises

Step 7 Advancing Your Career

Invest in Yourself Industry Specific Training Values and Expectations Mentoring Apprentice and Employer Orientation Topics Key Messages Action Exercises