Apprenticeship by State: Minnesota

In this episode, Joseph speaks with Minnesota’s John Aiken, state apprenticeship director, and Rick Martagon, apprenticeship supervisor.

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In This Episode

In this episode of JFF's Apprenticeship by State, Joseph speaks with Minnesota’s John Aiken, state apprenticeship director, and Rick Martagon, apprenticeship supervisor.

[00:30] Get to know Minnesota’s apprenticeship agency

[10:51] Starting an apprenticeship program

[17:14] Process and timeline for approval

[27:45] In-school youth apprenticeship

[37:30] Pre-apprenticeship

[41:26] Opportunity youth

Links and Resources

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Registered Apprentice Employer and Training Programs

Youth Apprenticeship in Minnesota


Developed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Pursuant to the National Apprenticeship Act, the Department of Labor works to expand opportunities related to apprenticeship programs. This project has been funded, either wholly or in part, with Federal funds from the Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration under the contract number/work order DOL-OPS-16-A-0012/1605DC-18-F-00060. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.