Veteran Trades Apprentice

The Department of Workforce Efficiency (D.O.W.E.) is recruiting veterans and transitioning service members for a paid Registered Apprenticeship with participating employers in the Austin and Central Texas area.
Applicants must be available to meet with the D.O.W.E. team in person in Austin on September 21 or September 22.
This is a full-time, earn-while-you-learn opportunity designed to help veterans transition into long-term careers in the skilled trades.
Apprentices work for participating employers while receiving structured on-the-job training and technical instruction in construction, safety, renewable energy, site development, and related skilled-trade work.
No prior construction experience is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
Be a veteran or transitioning service member
Be available for an in-person interview in Austin on September 21 or September 22
Be 18 years of age or older
Be authorized to work in the United States
Have a valid government-issued photo ID
Have reliable transportation to jobsites
Be available for full-time work
Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Be able to understand jobsite safety instructions and required training in English
Be willing to complete the Department of Workforce Efficiency Physical Statement
About the Apprenticeship
The Construction Craft Laborer Registered Apprenticeship is a 4,000-hour, time-based Registered Apprenticeshipcombining paid employment with structured training.
The program includes:
4,000 hours of paid on-the-job training
288+ hours of Related Technical Instruction
Progressive wage increases as training milestones are completed
Supervision and mentorship from experienced professionals
An industry-recognized Journeyworker credential upon successful completion
What You Will Learn
Apprentices may receive training in:
Construction and jobsite safety
OSHA safety practices
Electrical hazard awareness
Hand and power tool use
Site preparation and development
Material handling
Concrete and general construction work
Reading workprints, drawings, and jobsite schematics
Solar and renewable energy construction
Structural assembly and installation
Fall protection
Equipment and jobsite support
Inspection and basic maintenance
CPR and First Aid
Related Technical Instruction may be delivered through Safety LMS, HeatSpring, 360training, Udemy, and other approved training resources.
Typical Responsibilities
Depending on the participating employer and project, apprentices may:
Assist with site preparation and construction activities
Handle and organize construction materials
Assist with concrete and general labor activities
Assemble structures, modules, and support systems
Use hand and power tools
Read and follow drawings and work instructions
Support solar, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects
Perform basic inspections and maintenance
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
Participate in toolbox talks and job hazard analyses
Follow required PPE and jobsite safety procedures
Work Environment
This is a hands-on skilled-trades position. Apprentices should be prepared to:
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Perform physically demanding activities
Stand, walk, bend, lift, and work on their feet for extended periods
Work around active construction operations and equipment
Use hand tools, power tools, and required safety equipment
Travel to participating employer jobsites throughout Central Texas
Work as part of a supervised team
Why Join?
Earn while you learn
No tuition cost to the apprentice
Gain paid, hands-on work experience
Receive structured training and mentorship
Earn progressive wage increases
Complete an industry-recognized Registered Apprenticeship
Build career pathways in construction, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, and other skilled trades
Apply Now
Veterans and transitioning service members who meet the qualifications above and can attend an in-person interview in Austin on September 21 or September 22 are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview during one of the two in-person interview days.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
Yes