The Apprentice School – The Apprentice School #1 Trade School in the U.S.

The Apprentice School – The Apprentice School #1 Trade School in the U.S.
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More than 100 faculty and staff are passing on the craft of shipbuilding to a new generation of shipbuilders using both theory and practical experience.
Craftsmanship
Become a craftsman during a minimum 7,000 hours of on-the-job training in one of 19 shipbuilding disciplines.
Scholarship
Establish a strong educational foundation through 1,000 hours of academic and trade theory courses and on-the-job training.
Leadership
Emerge as one of the next generation of shipbuilding leaders, poised to innovate and anticipate in response to customer needs.
View our
list of questions
concerning apprenticeship programs.
The Apprentice School celebrated 128 graduates during 2025 Commencement Exercises on March 21, 2026. The Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered the keynote address.
Read the news release
for more information.
Need an additional credit to apply to our school? Want to spend less time in the classroom as an apprentice?
Consider online classes through the Apprentice EDGE program! For more information and to apply, click
Apprentice EDGE
to go to the web page.
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The Apprentice School is accredited by the
Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
The
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
has certified The Apprentice School to operate in Virginia.
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