The Marine Corps has reminded Marines that the Marine Corps United Services Military Apprenticeship Program helps them convert certain job skills to recognized civilian trade and technical certifications. USMAP supports apprenticeship training in 125 occupations such as Airframe Mechanic, Automobile Mechanic, Carpenter, Cook (Hotel & Restaurant), Electrician, Engineer, Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Operator, Legal Secretary, Machinist, Photographer, Powerplant Mechanic, Purchasing Agent, Radio Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic, and Welder. Of the 300 Marine Military Occupational Specialties, 257 match USMAP trades and occupations that employ apprenticeships. USMAP currently has more than 15,000 active duty participants. More than 22,000 Marines have completed their trade certifications since the program began in 1977.