An apprenticeship program is an agreement betweent an employer and an employee. As part of this agreement, the employer (sponsor) agrees to provide the employee (apprentice) with on-the-job-training.

The apprentice also agrees to attend related instruction classes for the length of the apprenticeship.

UCVTS provides related instruction in many areas through the Adult Evening School.

Certificates are awarded for successful completion of apprenticeship by both the U.S. Department of Labor and the N.J, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The USDOL certificates are recognized nationally.