Apprentices

Apprentices

Think registered apprenticeship might be a good path for you? Learn how it can help you acquire sought-after skills and launch a career.

Registered Apprenticeship

Apprentices are individuals who receive on-the-lob learning from a master-level supervisor while typically receiving job-related education from institutions such as community colleges or trade organizations. They can be current high school students, recent graduates, experienced workers or military veterans.

Industry Information

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Information for Transitioning and Active Duty Veterans

For members of the military, apprenticeships are a pathway to more challenging assignments during active duty, or to a rewarding career after transitioning back to civilian life. Veterans may be eligible to use GI Bill benefits while apprenticing.

NCWorks.gov

Looking for apprenticeships and other employment opportunities? Visit NCWorks.gov to begin your search.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Listing of companies and organizations seeking apprentices. View All

Spiral sliced smoked ham

Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods is a U.S.-based global food company and the world’s largest pork processor and...
Other
Grinding wheels

Advanced Superabrasives Inc.

Advanced Superabrasives Inc. (ASI) is a privately owned U.S.-based manufacturer of premium high-...
Manufacturing
Continental Automotive Systems

Continental Automotive Systems Inc.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility...
Manufacturing
Apprentice at machine

N.C. Triangle Apprenticeship Program

Employer partnership program for youth apprenticeship in advanced manufacturing and automotive...
Logistics, Manufacturing

Success Stories

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Herson Garcia - Hayward Industries

Hayward Industries

I think Herson can go as far as he wants to go in life.
Wayne Brothers employees on worksite

Wayne Brothers Companies

The apprenticeship program enables us to ensure our workers have the necessary skills to do the job...

Videos

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GuilfordWorks Adult Apprenticeship Program video image

GuilfordWorks launches Adult Apprenticeship Program

Learn about GuilfordWorks' new Adult Apprenticeship Program. The program currently offers...
Kathryn Castelloes

ApprenticeshipNC director talks to CBS-17 about benefits of apprenticeship

ApprenticeshipNC Director Kathryn Castelloes appears on WNCN CBS-17's "My Carolina" to talk about...

Information for K-12 Educators

Apprenticeship can play a valuable role in preparing students for future careers in a competitive economy. Students can begin preparing for a career pathway that includes apprenticeship as early as middle school. The trajectory can be conceptualized in three phases: Career Awareness, Career Exploration and Career Preparation.