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

Assembly machine

Mertek Solutions Inc.

The Mertek name was chosen to honor Merle Pedley who has planted qualities of fairness, honesty...
Manufacturing
Guilford Apprenticeship Partners mentor and apprentice

Guilford Apprenticeship Partners

Employer partnership program for advanced manufacturing, skilled trades and IT careers for youth...
Building Trades, IT, Manufacturing
Driver in car

High Point Tire & Automotive

High Point Tire & Automotive is a full-service automobile repair facility and tire store...
Logistics
Home care specialist with client

Carolina Hearts Home Care

Carolina Hearts Home Care provides a broad range of quality home care services under the...
Healthcare

Success Stories

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Courtney Smith

Machine Specialties Inc.

I hope to be a role model for other women who choose apprenticeship.
Stacie Herrera - Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC

Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC

It has allowed me to have personal growth as well as growth within Watson. It truly is the base of...

Videos

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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.