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

Central Carolina Works students

Central Carolina Apprenticeship Works

High school and community college partnership program for youth.


Building Trades, Manufacturing
Apprenticeship 2000 apprentices

Apprenticeship 2000

Employer partnership program for advanced manufacturing for youth.


Manufacturing
Elkamet facility in Henderson County

Elkamet Inc.

Elkamet produces extruded profiles from industrial polymer materials for the vehicle and...
Manufacturing
Johnston County Apprenticeship Program logo

Johnston County Apprenticeship Program

Employer partnership program for youth and adults. Gain on-the-job training at participating...
Manufacturing

Success Stories

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Amanda Rhea

Mitchell Community College / Apprenticeship Iredell

There is a significant need for skilled workers in manufacturing in Iredell County, and this...
Greg Brown

Comfort First Heating & Cooling

The program allows me to learn and earn on the job while also gaining the academic knowledge I need...

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.