Arizona Apprenticeship Advisory Committee (AAAC)

The Arizona Apprenticeship system is a voluntary, industry-driven system of on-the-job training and related technical instruction, approved by the State of Arizona, sponsored by employers, employer associations, and jointly by management and labor.  An apprentice, as an employee, receives supervised, structured, on-the-job work experience combined with related technical instruction in a specific occupation.

To ensure that Apprenticeship is promoted and recognized as an important employment and training resource for Arizona’s business, industry and citizens, the Arizona Apprenticeship Advisory Committee of the Workforce Arizona Council (WAC) is established.  On behalf of Arizona, the Arizona Apprenticeship Advisory Committee will coordinate, advise, and recommend approval of procedures for the registration of Apprenticeship programs, and establish quality thresholds of employers and employees in a sound, voluntary system of apprenticeship for men and women in skilled trades and occupations.