As I've said before, don't overlook your community college.
There may also be a local chapter of ABC, a non-union contractor's org., that has its' own apprenticeship programs. Your state/ local federal DOL will have info on all accredited apprenticeship programs.
Much as I appreciate the value of "hands-on" experience, it is important that you take part in a program that systematically exposes you to all parts of the job. If your employer happens to do one type of work, you'll never experience the other types. Also, when you leave a job, you leave with nothing but your hat in your hand- schooling at least gives you something of a credential to start with.
