Apprenticeship
Earn While
You Learn.
You Learn.
A DOL-registered apprenticeship that pays you from day one, delivers nationally recognized credentials, and builds a career in the fastest-growing segment of construction.
Registration
DOL Registered — 29 CFR Part 29 & Part 30
Training
OJT + Penn Foster online RTI curriculum
Pay
Competitive wages from day one with structured progression
Program
What Is a Registered Apprenticeship?
A registered apprenticeship is a formal, employer-driven training program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) under 29 CFR Part 29. It combines structured on-the-job training (OJT) with related technical instruction (RTI) delivered through an accredited provider — in iBuild's case, Penn Foster's online curriculum.
Registration with the DOL means the program meets federal standards for training quality, equal opportunity (29 CFR Part 30), and wage progression. It also means credentials earned through the program are nationally recognized. A journeyman card from a DOL-registered program carries weight with every employer in the country.
Three Apprenticeship Tracks
Construction
OJT Hours
4,000
RTI Hours
288
Learn the full scope of edge data center site work: excavation and site prep, foundation systems, concrete, structural framing, building envelope, and the site infrastructure that houses the compute environment.
Outcomes
Journeyman card
OSHA 30 certification
Plumbing
OJT Hours
7,200
RTI Hours
595
Specialize in the mechanical systems that keep edge data centers running: cooling loop design and installation, chilled water distribution, mechanical room rough-in, and precision plumbing in high-density environments.
Outcomes
Journeyman plumber license pathway
State licensure pathway support
Electrical
OJT Hours
5,710–7,300
RTI Hours
600
The most technically demanding track. Covers high-density power distribution, UPS and generator integration, low-voltage structured cabling, NEC code compliance, and the full electrical scope of an edge data center build.
Outcomes
Journeyman electrician card
State licensure exam eligibility
How to Apply
Step 1
Explore DOL apprenticeships
Visit the DOL's apprenticeship portal to learn more about registered programs.
apprenticeship.gov →Step 2
Explore Penn Foster curriculum
Visit Penn Foster's website to explore the trade training curriculum iBuild uses for related technical instruction.
workforcedevelopment.com →Step 3
Contact iBuild directly
Contact iBuild directly using the contact information on the Resources page.
Resources page →