America lags behind other developed countries in apprenticeship programs. While jobs in construction trades are popular, parents often view them as suitable for other children. In America, only 0.3% of the workforce consists of apprentices, whereas Central European countries have 10 to 15 times that amount. The UK, Australia, and Canada have eight times more apprenticeships than the US, with opportunities in finance, healthcare, logistics, and tech. However, launching an apprenticeship program is challenging for employers. They must dedicate resources to recruiting, training, and mentoring apprentices, which many are unwilling to do. In countries where apprenticeships thrive, intermediaries like unions help establish and manage these programs.