Apprenticeships are a great alternative pathway to a successful career. Benefits of apprenticeship include:
Hands-on learning and job-related classroom or technical training provided
Wages that increase as new skills are learned
Earn national credentials, certifications, or college degrees
Jump-start your career, supporting yourself and your family while learning
Local employers offering apprenticeships give you the opportunity for a career close to home
Apprenticeships can be the right choice for students that:
prefers hands-on learning
want to go right to work
prefer to stay closer to family
would like their education partly or fully paid for
How does an apprenticeship work?
Most apprenticeships range from one to four years, with the apprentice earning a nationally recognized credential after completing the program. The training programs are structured, with most programs including both hands-on and classroom education. Apprentices are paid for learning hours and work hours based on a scale that includes wage increases at specific achievement points.
If you are a student or parent interested in learning more about apprenticeship opportunities in Columbus County, please contact us by contacting Denise Young, the Apprenticeship Coordinator at denise.young@sccnc.edu.
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