Declaring Your Independence: Moving from Trainee to Professional

Mississippi Apprenticeship Program banner with woman working on pottery.

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, “independence” is the word of the week. When you first start an apprenticeship, you have zero independence. You are shadowed by a mentor, your work is double-checked, and you are told exactly what to do, step by step. That level of micromanagement is necessary for your […]