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

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Fire & Life Safety America

Fire & Life Safety America Inc.

Fire & Life Safety America has experience with installing all types of sprinkler systems (...
Building Trades
Apprenticeship 321 apprentice

Apprenticeship 321

Gaston College-led partnership of employers for advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance...
Healthcare, Manufacturing
Continental Automotive Systems

Continental Automotive Systems Inc.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility...
Manufacturing
Wayne Brothers employees

Wayne Brothers Inc.

Wayne Brothers has provided concrete construction and civil and infrastructure solutions...
Building Trades

Success Stories

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Pre-Apprenticeship Improves Diversity/An Interview with Rebecca Axford, Director of Raleigh-Durham JATC

“There are tremendous benefits for the employer,” says Axford. “Apprenticeship programs often...
Warren McCurry

Pike Electric

You can do whatever you want in this line of work and go as far as you want. It’s never too late to...

Videos

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Grace-Mar Services Inc. Apprenticeship announcement

Grace-Mar Services Inc. Apprenticeship announcement

A video from Kenny Smith, President of Grace-Mar Services Inc. discussing their apprenticeship...
GuilfordWorks Adult Apprenticeship Program video image

GuilfordWorks launches Adult Apprenticeship Program

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

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.