Apprentice Experience
The Apprentice experience is grounded in structure, shared responsibility, and a healthy dose of doing hard things.
Apprentices live together, work side-by-side, and build the core skills needed for adulthood: both in the trades and in life.
Once an Apprentice demonstrates they have the core professional skills of reliability, willingness to learn, and accountability, they can progress into paid employment in Phases Two and Three.
Every apprentice at The Trade becomes part of a working community — side by side with other young adults who are also building skills, confidence, and direction.
It’s a place where effort is respected, growth is expected, and no one is asked to figure life out alone.
With skilled mentors who know their trades and know how to treat people with respect, apprentices are supported in developing both practical abilities and personal maturity. The program unfolds in a beautiful, rural setting — with the mountains, woods, and trails as a constant backdrop for work, reflection, and connection.
During off hours, Apprentices have a wide range of activities available on and off campus, including world-class outdoor recreation, cultural events at local universities (Plymouth State, Dartmouth), fitness and wellness activities, and in-town dining.
