JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
The U.S. Military Apprenticeship Program is available to all active duty members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and gives these personnel the opportunity to improve their jobs skills while earning a nationally recognized U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion. USMAP doesn't require any off-duty hours and can grant up to one half of the required on-the-job training hours for military experience. You may also get credit for previous apprenticeships.
To qualify for a particular USMAP program, you need to meet the following criteria: be active duty or /full time support, be designated in a rating or Military Occupation Specialty, have sufficient time left on active duty to complete the program, have a high school diploma and the trade you select must be your primary job at your command.
USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DoL Certificate of Completion is a definite advantage in getting a better civilian job since employers know the value of apprenticeships.
For more information, visit your command career counselor or visit https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil/.