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Apprenticeship Agreement
Free apprenticeship agreement template between an employer and an apprentice, outlining training, wages, and program requirements.
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This free apprenticeship agreement covers 1. Program Overview, 2. Wage Schedule, 3. Supervision, 4. Related Instruction, 5. Completion with 13 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Apprenticeship Agreement
Employer/Sponsor: [Company Name] · Apprentice: [Name] · Trade/Occupation: [Description] · Date: [Date]
1. Program Overview
Apprentice will participate in an apprenticeship program in [Trade], consisting of approximately [Number] hours of on-the-job training and [Number] hours of related classroom instruction, over a period of [Duration].
2. Wage Schedule
Apprentice will be paid according to the following progression, as a percentage of the standard journeyworker wage:
| Period | % of Journeyworker Wage |
|---|---|
| [Period 1] | [%] |
| [Period 2] | [%] |
| [Final period] | [%] |
3. Supervision
Apprentice will work under the supervision of a qualified journeyworker/mentor, [Name/Title], who will evaluate progress [Frequency].
4. Related Instruction
Apprentice will complete required classroom/related technical instruction at [Institution], attendance being a condition of continued participation.
5. Completion
Upon successful completion of all required hours and instruction, Apprentice will receive a certificate of completion, [and journeyworker status, if applicable to this trade/registry].
6. Termination
[State conditions under which the apprenticeship may be terminated by either party, and the process for addressing performance concerns before termination.]
Employer/Sponsor: ______________________ Date: ____________ Apprentice: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Registered apprenticeship programs (in the US, recognized by the Department of Labor) have specific required wage progressions and ratios of apprentices to journeyworkers — confirm whether this program needs to be formally registered for the completion credential to be recognized industry-wide.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Program Overview, 2. Wage Schedule, 3. Supervision, 4. Related Instruction, 5. Completion, 6. Termination
- 13 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Growing teams
Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.
FAQ
Is this apprenticeship agreement template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this apprenticeship agreement as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this apprenticeship agreement cover?
This hr template includes 1. Program Overview, 2. Wage Schedule, 3. Supervision, 4. Related Instruction. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This follows common HR practice, but requirements around notice, classification, and required disclosures shift by state and change over time. Get an employment attorney or HR professional to confirm compliance for your specific situation before relying on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 13 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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