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 completed a paid internship and accepted an invitation to join the paid apprenticeship program. Apprentice 1 is accumulating on the job training and still working to complete the minimum seminar trainings.

Apprentice 2 ($13.50 an hour) is an apprentice who completed their basic seminar trainings and is working with a trainer 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 both your fish and reptile apprenticeships at the same time or tackle only one area until completion and then move on to the other. It's possible for a short term employee to only apprentice in fish and work the fish section for the duration of their employment, but most employees develop their skills in every area and work to become trainers or roamers (where higher wages are available).

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