APCA Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction and requires no previous experience to enroll.
The APCA apprenticeship program provides chefs, trainers and instructors with industry-relevant knowledge and skill competencies across all kitchen stations and ensures apprentices have the education, skills and job experience to have better job opportunities with higher wages. Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices are eligible to earn APCA certification.
EARN APCA CERTIFICATION
Existing apprenticeship programs can earn third-party credibility and access to APCA benefits
START FOOD SERVICE
Train staff and increase retention by implementing an apprenticeship program.
START A PROGRAM: EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Add an apprenticeship program and give students on-the-job experience.
BECOME AN APPRENTICE
Participate in an earn-while-you-learn program and gain industry-relevant skills.
APRENTICESHIP PORTAL
Track culinary skills and reinforce competencies through easy-to-understand text and images.
ONLINE LEARNING CENTER
Access related instruction courses and additional content, such as recorded webinars and demonstrations.