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I want to be an apprentice. What do I do?

Contact your state apprenticeship office to learn about opportunities in your region.
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What are the benefits of an apprenticeship program?

Various for the Employer, Apprentice and Community
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What does NIMS stand for?

NIMS stands for the National Institute for Metalworking Skills.
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What is NIMS Accreditation and why should my training program seek accreditation through NIMS?

NIMS accreditation is the highest quality benchmark for metalworking training programs within the U.S.
Last Updated: 06/24/2019
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What is the difference between credentialing and accreditation?

Credentials are a third-party validation of a person’s skills. Accreditation is a third-party validation of a training program as a whole.
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Where can I find a curriculum guide for my apprenticeship program?

Please contact the NIMS team at apprenticeship@nims-skills.org with questions about apprenticeship programs.
Last Updated: 12/19/2017
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Where can I learn more about Competency-Based Apprenticeship?

Check out the Apprenticeship page linked in the main navigation menu.
Last Updated: 06/24/2019
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Who delivers the apprenticeship training?

Apprenticeship is a combination of on the job training and related technical instruction.
Last Updated: 12/19/2017
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