Registered apprenticeship is a training program designed to meet the needs of an employer by providing the employee with structured on-the-job learning, related instruction, and a progressive wage scale. Apprenticeship creates a seamless career pathway giving students an opportunity to learn skills necessary for a career with high earning potential, personal growth, and continued workplace learning after graduation. Students must possess strong academic and technical skills in order to be successful in an apprenticeship program. Upon completion, students earn a Journeyworker credential from the US Department of Labor and State of NC. This may be a great opportunity for students immediately after graduating high school, veterans leaving active duty military service, someone looking to change careers, or incumbent employees seeking a promotion.
Today’s apprenticeships cover a wide range of industries and occupations. Large and small companies across North Carolina and around the world use apprenticeship to train their employees and build a skilled workforce.
Just some of the apprenticeship opportunities offered by employers in North Carolina include those listed below, though there are many others:
Isothermal Community College currently has partnerships with employers for apprenticeship occupations that include:
There are two types of apprenticeships:
The word internship is often mistakenly used in place of apprenticeship. They are not the same. Internships are typically short-term offerings that allow students to explore occupations. Employers offering internships often do not have structured training in place or positions to offer interns upon completion of their internship. Interns also do not receive nationally recognized credentials upon completing the internship.
ICC works with local employers to customize classroom training to meet employer needs and supplement work-based learning. This collaborative effort enables employers to train employees to fill specific roles. Isothermal may: