NAICS 611513 Quarterly Industry Report
Apprenticeship Training
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NAICS Code: 611513Sector: Educational Services (61)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Apprenticeship Training (NAICS 611513) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[8], Bureau of Labor Statistics[9], Department of Labor apprenticeship data[6], and SBA size standards database[7]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, workforce development analysts, and business appraisers with current market data. The editorial analysis reflects the independent assessment of FairMarketValue.com's research team, with all quantitative claims sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the apprenticeship training industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
Apprenticeship Training (NAICS 611513) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in offering apprenticeship training programs per the U.S. Census Bureau[4]. These programs combine structured on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, typically sponsored by employers, labor unions, or joint labor-management partnerships. Registered apprenticeship programs operate under Department of Labor[5] oversight, which sets minimum standards for training hours, wage progression, and safety instruction.
Roughly 195 dedicated training providers employ 14,400 workers in this classification, while 680,000 active apprentices participated in registered programs across the U.S. in 2024, representing a 114 percent increase from 360,000 in 2015 per Apprenticeship.gov[6] data. Joint labor-management programs through AFL-CIO affiliates contribute approximately $1.5 billion annually to the economy. Construction, manufacturing, and building trades remain the traditional strongholds, but apprenticeship models have expanded into healthcare and social assistance, where program growth reached 836 percent.
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], the size standard is $10 million in average annual receipts. Federal regulations require a minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of related instruction per 2,000 OJT hours for each registered program. Entry wages must meet Fair Labor Standards Act minimums, with structured wage increases tied to skill progression milestones. Recent federal policy proposals in 2024 introduced strengthened worker protections, equity provisions, and a new registered CTE apprenticeship model combining 900 hours of on-the-job training with 540 hours of career and technical education instruction.
What's Included in This Industry
- Registered apprenticeship program administration and management
- On-the-job training delivery under employer supervision
- Related classroom instruction and technical education
- Construction trades apprenticeship program coordination
- Manufacturing and industrial skills apprenticeship training
- Healthcare and social services apprenticeship development
- Joint labor-management training partnership programs
- Wage progression scheduling and skill assessment tracking
- Safety training and OSHA compliance instruction
- Department of Labor program registration and reporting
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Educational Services | 61 |
| Subsector | Educational Services | 611 |
| Industry Group | Technical and Trade Schools | 6115 |
| NAICS Industry | Technical and Trade Schools | 61151 |
| National Industry | Apprenticeship Training | 611513 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | Other Technical and Trade Schools share vocational training delivery with apprenticeship programs, though trade schools emphasize classroom-based instruction while apprenticeships prioritize employer-supervised on-the-job skill development |
| 611512 | Flight Training | Flight Training follows structured practical training models similar to apprenticeship programs, though aviation training operates under FAA rather than Department of Labor regulatory frameworks and certification standards |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction sponsors apprenticeship programs across multiple building trades, with general contractors and subcontractors providing the on-the-job training component for registered programs |
| 611710 | Educational Support Services | Educational Support Services deliver curriculum design, assessment tools, and compliance documentation that apprenticeship training providers contract for Department of Labor registration and program quality assurance |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 9.7% | 145 |
| 2 | Texas | 6.2% | 93 |
| 3 | New York | 6.0% | 90 |
| 4 | Illinois | 5.3% | 79 |
| 5 | Florida | 5.1% | 76 |
| 6 | Ohio | 5.0% | 75 |
| 7 | Indiana | 3.8% | 57 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 3.7% | 55 |
| 9 | Washington | 3.4% | 50 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 3.0% | 45 |
% Of Establishments
0%
10%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for apprenticeship training?
NAICS 611513 covers establishments offering registered apprenticeship training programs that combine structured on-the-job training with related classroom instruction per the U.S. Census Bureau[4].
How many active apprentices are in the U.S.?
Roughly 680,000 active apprentices participated in registered programs in 2024, a 114 percent increase from 360,000 in 2015 per Apprenticeship.gov[6] data.
What is the SBA size standard for apprenticeship training?
The SBA size standard[7] is $10 million in average annual receipts, determining eligibility for federal small business contracting programs and SBA lending products.
What are the minimum training hour requirements?
Federal regulations require at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of related instruction per 2,000 OJT hours per Department of Labor[5] registered apprenticeship standards.
Which industries have the fastest-growing apprenticeship programs?
Healthcare and social assistance apprenticeships grew 836 percent, while educational services programs expanded 120 percent per Apprenticeship.gov[6] tracking data, though construction and manufacturing remain the largest traditional employers of apprentices.
How are apprenticeship wages structured?
Entry wages must meet Fair Labor Standards Act minimums with structured increases tied to skill progression milestones per Department of Labor[5] regulations. Collective bargaining agreements may set higher starting wages.
What is a joint labor-management apprenticeship program?
Joint programs are partnerships between employers and labor unions that co-sponsor apprenticeship training, with AFL-CIO affiliates contributing roughly $1.5 billion annually through programs in electrical, plumbing, elevator construction, and other building trades.
What federal policy changes affect apprenticeship programs?
Recent 2024 proposals introduced strengthened worker protections and a new registered CTE apprenticeship model combining 900 hours of on-the-job training with 540 hours of career and technical education instruction per federal regulatory guidance.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [5]Department of Labor dol.gov
- [6]Apprenticeship.gov apprenticeship.gov
- [7]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [8]U.S. Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [9]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [10]SBA lending programs sba.gov
- [11]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [12]504 loans sba.gov
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