Step 9 of the PW Hiring Process

You are currently viewing Step 9 of the hiring process at Pet World Lawrence.

1. Learn more about our rehoming center
2. Apply online
3. Complete text interview
4. Complete phone interview
5. Complete observation and prescreening
6. Complete in person or video chat
7. Complete Paid Internship

8. Complete Orientation

9. Begin Paid Apprenticeship

PAID APPRENTICESHIP

During your paid apprenticeship you’ll be working toward permanent employment. In addition to on the job training, additional observations and seminar completion will be necessary in order to complete your apprenticeship. The Apprentice 1 phase has a strict completion deadline but the Apprentice 2 phase is more flexible.


Apprentice 1 ($13 an hour) is an apprentice who is accumulating on the job training but has yet to complete minimum seminar trainings.

Apprentice 2 ($13.50 an hour) is an apprentice who completed their basic seminar trainings and is working toward promotion to Associate. On the job training hours are available every day at varying times according to which trainers are available.

Depending on your learning style, you may simultaneously work through different apprenticeships in multiple areas of the rehoming center all at the same time or tackle one area at a time until completion then move on to the next. Some employees only apprentice in one area and work that same area for the duration of their employment; others develop their skills in every area and work to become trainers or roamers.

10. Complete paid on-the-job training and officially join the team!