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
Building under construction

Carolina Masonry Unlimited Inc.

Carolina Masonry Unlimited is a masonry contractor serving North Carolina from Greensboro to...
Building Trades
LEAP at Forsyth Tech logo

Leap@Forsyth Tech

LEAP @ ForsythTech is a two-year adult (post-high school) apprenticeship program. Apprentices...
Manufacturing
Starr Electric apprentice

Starr Electric Co. Inc.

Our industry-leading, four-year apprenticeship program is ideal for anyone interested in a...
Building Trades

Success Stories

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Melinda Locklear

Campbell Soup Co.

Even after only a few short months, Melinda is proving to be a valuable team member by immersing...
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 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.