Jacob wants to be a Steamfitter. He just finished his associate’s degree. Which best describes what he should do next?

Steamfitters typically learn the trade through a multi-year apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. A three- to five-year apprenticeship is the best next step; an additional college degree is not usually required, and one to two years is generally too short.

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