Apprenticeship vs Internship

Apprenticeship Vs. Internship

Learn more about the differences between an internship and an apprenticeship.

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a high-quality, industry-driven workforce training strategy that combines on-the-job training and classroom instruction to develop highly skilled employees in a particular occupation.

Traits of Apprenticeships

Long-Term

Apprenticeships typically are long-term between 1-6 years.

Full-Time Employment

Apprentices are employees with no anticipated employment end date.

Progressive

Apprentices are always paid with progressive wages.

Technical

Apprentices have structured on-the-job training and occupation specific related technical instruction.

Mentorship

A 1 mentor to 1 apprentice ratio is typical for apprentices so their mentor can teach job skill specifics.

Recognized Credentials

At the end of the apprenticeship, they receive a nationally recognized credential received at the program completion and other credentials may also be earned.

Long-Term

Apprenticeships typically are long-term between 1-6 years.

Full-Time Employment

Apprentices are employees with no anticipated employment end date.

Progressive

Apprentices are always paid with progressive wages.

Technical

Apprentices have structured on-the-job training and occupation specific related technical instruction.

Mentorship

A 1 mentor to 1 apprentice ratio is typical for apprentices so their mentor can teach job skill specifics.

Recognized Credentials

At the end of the apprenticeship, they receive a nationally recognized credential received at the program completion and other credentials also may be earned.

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What is an Internship?

Internships are short-term roles for gaining field experience, blending practical work with academic learning, aimed at skill development and professional growth in a specific industry or role.

Traits of Internships

Short-Term

Internships typically are short-term between 1-6 months and could be up to a year.

Temporary Employment

Interns typically are temporary or seasonally employed in a company.

Could Be Paid

Internships could be paid or unpaid. Best practice for company internships is to pay their interns.

Experience

Interns gain general exposure to industry and work environment through entry level or project paged experiences.

Variety

Mentorship is encouraged. Interns may work with a variety of employees to complete assigned tasks.