The public sector is a key player in local economies, delivering essential services to residents and supports to local businesses.
Registered apprenticeships can help public-sector employers recruit and retain a skilled workforce that reflects the communities they serve.
Explore Apprenticeships in the Public Sector
Community Health Worker
Community health workers are frontline public health workers who serve as a bridge between the community and health care, government, and social service systems.
Correctional Officer
Correctional officers supervise incarcerated people in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
Early Childhood Educator
Early childhood educators create a healthy learning environment for children from birth through age 5 by providing developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Elementary School Teacher
Elementary school teachers instruct young students from kindergarten to 6th grade in basic subjects, such as literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and other subjects.
Human Resources Generalist
Human resources generalists recruit, hire, and onboard new employees and provide continuing employee training.
IT Generalist
IT generalists support a variety of functions, including setting up technology for employees, maintaining internal networks, supporting telework functions, and providing help desk support.
Paraeducator (Teacher Aide)
Paraeducators, or teacher aides, support the instruction of K–12 students in subjects and competencies, often in collaboration with special education teachers.
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