Apprenticeship Missouri works with employers, providers and partners to build a diverse and skilled workforce in Missouri through apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities.
As of October 2024, Missouri ranks third in the nation for new apprentices, third in the nation for active apprentices, and third for completed apprentices.
Missouri currently has 22,426 active apprentices across 286 registered programs, including 34 registered youth apprenticeship programs. Since October 2019, Missouri has seen 51,851 new apprentices enter into high-quality registered apprenticeship training programs and 17,159 who have completed their apprenticeship training. Missouri is currently at 94% of its goal to serve 55,000 new apprentices by 2025.
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (November 17-23) Apprenticeship Missouri will host its 7th annual Apprenticeship Summit November 20 & 21 in Jefferson City. Attendance is limited - Register Today!
Learn more about Registered Apprenticeships in the Apprenticeship Missouri Playbook.
Question about apprenticeships? Contact the Apprenticeship Missouri team at apprenticeship@dhewd.mo.gov.
Find open apprenticeship opportunities and ways to partner at MoApprenticeConnect.com.
- Missouri USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Programs - Sorted by Occupation
- Missouri USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Programs - Sorted by Location
- Missouri USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Programs - Sorted by Program Sponsor
Employers, providers, and partners can find tools and resources for starting and sustaining a Registered Apprenticeship program by clicking the graphics below:
Apprenticeship Missouri Background
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 19-20 on Nov. 12, 2019, during the 2019 Apprenticeship Missouri Summit establishing the Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning.
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway in which workers can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a transferable credential while job creators develop and prepare their future workforce. Apprenticeship is:
- A flexible training model that can be customized to meet the needs of every business and industry.
- A viable tool for the state to use to give Missourians the necessary skills to succeed.
- An affordable approach to training and education for the employer and the job seeker.
- An opportunity to earn a paycheck while learning from day one, reducing the potential to take on student debt.
Annual Reports
- FY 2020 Office of Apprenticeship & Work-based Learning Annual Report
- FY 2021 Office of Apprenticeship & Work-based Learning Annual Report
- FY 2022 Office of Apprenticeship & Work-based Learning Annual Report
- FY 2023 Office of Apprenticeship & Work-based Learning Annual Report
Apprenticeship Missouri Presskit
- Apprenticeship Missouri Flyer
- Apprenticeship Missouri Infographic
- Apprenticeship Missouri Poster (11x17)
- Apprenticeship Missouri Talking Points
- Use these quick points to explain the benefits and value of apprenticeships to potential apprentices and community members.
- Registered Youth Apprenticeship