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

CVS Health apprentice

CVS Health

CVS Health first became involved with registered apprenticeship programs in 2005 as the first...
Healthcare
Cape Fear electrical apprentice

Cape Fear Community College Electrical Apprenticeship

This four-level/four-year program is taught using the National Center for Construction Education...
Building Trades
Apprenticeship Wilkes signee

Apprenticeship Wilkes

Partnership between industry, Wilkes County Schools and Wilkes Community College for youth....
IT, Manufacturing
Apprentice in the Career Accelerator Program

Career Accelerator Program

Employer partnership for advanced manufacturing for youth in Alamance County.


Manufacturing

Success Stories

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Levi Murphy

Brady Services

The program exceeded my expectations. They gave me everything I needed to get the job done and...
Welder at Buhler

Bühler Aeroglide Raleigh

Work-based learning, hands-on training is key for some people. It’s an amazing way to learn.

Videos

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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...
ApprenticeshipNC helps build talent pipelines in healthcare

ApprenticeshipNC helps build talent pipelines in healthcare

For healthcare business owners and managers, there’s a crucial need for trained employees in North...

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.