Step 3 - Get Occupational Training

Did you learn that you need training or education for the occupation you chose? You might only need a six-week training course, or perhaps you need specific training or education that lasts two years or longer. Alternatively, you might find training with an employer through an apprenticeship or an on-the-job training program. Or, maybe you just need to get a certification or license to qualify for your chosen occupation.

Review the requirements for the occupation you want to pursue. Use the information in one of the following sections to learn how to get the training or credentialing you need to obtain that occupation.

Find Career Related Training

If you need training or education, you can find assistance and possibly funding for that training or education through one of the following resources:

Find Apprenticeships

An apprentice is an employee who receives supervised, structured on-the-job training. This training is combined with related classroom, industrial or correspondence courses, or other forms of self-study.

You can find more information on apprenticeship programs, as well as a list of state apprenticeship Web sites by visiting the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship Web Site at: http://www.doleta.gov/oa/

Get Licensing or Credentialing

Licensing and certification requirements vary by state. Some states will accept a license from another state, but many will not.

Use the following tools to learn more about credentialing, or if a license or certification is necessary for an occupation in your state: