Praise for the previous edition: "The most comprehensive national resource available for information about apprenticeship programs." Midwest Book Review Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Apprenticeship Programs, Third Edition helps students locate, evaluate, and successfully apply for apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs. This revised edition contains up-to-date information on apprenticeships in 55 career fields, as well as various government-sponsored programs and contact information for job centers, state apprenticeship councils, and much more. A new essay section covers topics such as volunteer work, interviewing skills, and Canadian apprenticeships, among others. Expanded indexes and appendixes include apprenticeships by state, job title, and various U.S. and Canadian government career-classification indexes.

Each two-volume book contains four major sections: . - Introduction and Overview: Provides forewords by notables in the field and an outline of the book. - Essays: Features eight to 10 essays on topics such as workplace issues, financial aid, diversity, and more. - Directory: Contains descriptions and contact information for hundreds of organizations, schools, and associations, arranged by topic. - Further Resources/Indexes: Includes glossaries, appendixes, further reading, and indexes

Each two-volume book contains four major sections: . - Introduction and Overview: Provides forewords by notables in the field and an outline of the book. - Essays: Features eight to 10 essays on topics such as workplace issues, financial aid, diversity, and more. - Directory: Contains descriptions and contact information for hundreds of organizations, schools, and associations, arranged by topic. - Further Resources/Indexes: Includes glossaries, appendixes, further reading, and indexes