Students hired as an apprentice by an employer that has partnered with Wake Tech Apprenticeship gain the training and skills needed for rewarding careers. Apprentices may be eligible for a variety of benefits:
- Get paid throughout your apprenticeship, including wage increases as you develop new skills
- Gain relevant work experience while applying the knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-world setting
- Earn an associate degree, a diploma or certificate
- Receive financial support to help pay for tuition, fees and other related expenses
Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, the apprentice receives the following:
- A related Wake Tech certificate, diploma or degree
- North Carolina Journeyman's Certificate from the North Carolina Department of Labor
- Certificate of Completion from the U.S. Department of Labor
NOTE: North Carolina and U.S. Department of Labor recognition is acceptable nationwide indicating the apprentice has achieved Journeyworker status.
Save money - Wake Tech Apprenticeship funds help pay tuition, fees and other expenses.
Earn while you learn - Earn a paycheck plus a nationally recognized credential.
Grow professionally - Gain relevant cutting-edge skills through classroom and on-the-job instruction.
Build a long-term career - Develop lasting connections with employers, co-workers and mentors.
