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 July 2025, Missouri ranks in the top three states for registered apprenticeship activity, ranking third in the nation for new and completed apprentices. Missouri is also first in the nation for serving apprentices with disabilities.
Missouri currently has 22,000 active apprentices across 310 registered programs, including 51 registered youth apprenticeship programs. Since October 2019, 59,151 new apprentices have entered into high-quality registered apprenticeship training programs and 20,719 have completed their apprenticeship training. Missouri surpassed its goal to serve 55,000 new apprentices by 2025 in February.
Apprenticeship Missouri celebrated National Apprenticeship Week on November 20 & 21 in Jefferson City. For a recap of this year’s Summit and photos, please visit: https://jobs.mo.gov/apprenticeship-missouri-summit. National Apprenticeship Week will be celebrated again April 26-May 2, 2026. Stay tuned for updates regarding the Department’s activities for this week.
Learn more about Registered Apprenticeships in the Apprenticeship Missouri Playbook.
Question about apprenticeships? Contact the Apprenticeship Missouri team at apprenticeship@dhewd.mo.gov.
HOW TO FIND REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN MISSOURI
- 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
- Find open apprenticeship opportunities and ways to partner at https://www.moapprenticeconnect.com/
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 2024 Office of Apprenticeship & Work-based Learning Annual Report
- FY 2023 Office of Apprenticeship & Work-based Learning Annual Report
- FY 2022 Office of Apprenticeship & Work-based Learning Annual Report
- FY 2021 Office of Apprenticeship & Work-based Learning Annual Report
- FY 2020 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