# Internship vs. registered apprenticeship: which path fits your goal?

## A later wage is not the wage for the whole placement

Fictional wage schedule: the first 200 paid hours are at $18 per hour. The next 200 are at $20, assuming the required progression milestone is completed on time. Consider exactly those 400 paid hours.

### Earnings under the stated progression

| Stage | Paid hours | Rate | Gross earnings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First stage | 200 | $18 | $3,600 |
| Second stage | 200 | $20 | $4,000 |

## Your turn

What are total gross earnings and the average rate across the 400 hours? What must you ask about the milestone?

## Your answer

[Write your approach here.]

## For your own application

Compare the dated wage schedule, not just the highest advertised rate.

Return to the guide for the worked answer and source notes:
https://internshipdeadlines.com/guides/internship-vs-registered-apprenticeship