Apprenticeships

What is an Apprenticeship?

Consider an apprenticeship as an alternative to a traditional four-year degree. Apprenticeships offer supplemental classroom education tailored to the needs of employers, combined with 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. From day one, apprentices earn a salary, which increases as they gain more training and experience.

What You Get as an Apprentice

Education: Apprentices receive supplemental classroom education based on their employers’ unique training needs.
Structured On-the-Job Learning: Programs provide a minimum of 2,000 hours of structured on-the-job training to prepare apprentices for a successful career.
A Salary: Registered Apprenticeships are jobs! Apprentices earn progressive wages as their skills increase.
Mentorship: Apprentices are trained by an experienced worker who has attained a mastery level of skill, abilities and competencies required for the occupation.
Credentials: Apprentices earn a portable, nationally recognized credential within their industry.

Apprenticeship Resources

ApprenticeshipNC

From NC Community Colleges, ApprenticeshipNC connects employers and people, building workforce and careers.

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National Apprenticeship

Dedicated to promoting apprenticeships as unique, flexible training systems with on-the-job training to allow candidates to become masters of their craft, while providing employers with the gold standard for talent development.

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Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Are you interested in receiving on-the-job training and an education while earning an income? Registered Apprenticeships are a great way to acquire industry skills and launch your career while working toward your educational goals.

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