WakeWorks Apprenticeship Program

BUILDING FUTURES.
For students, apprenticeships offer opportunities to earn while they learn – and to get a leg up on employment and workplace success. Funding through WakeWorks will cover tuition, fees, books, uniforms, and tools for students, putting a college education within reach for some who never thought one possible.

BUILDING BUSINESSES.
Companies know that skilled workers are critical to their success. Apprenticeships are expanding across the U.S. as industries seek workers with experience as well as education and training. Wake Works will help local industry meet their staffing needs.
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Apprenticeship Options:

  • Carpentry
  • Electrical
  • Pipefitting/plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Welding 
  • Apartment Maintenance Technician (Fall 2020)
  • Automotive Technician (Fall 2020)
  • Building & Code Inspector (Fall 2020)
  • EMT/Paramedic (Fall 2020)
  • Tower Technician (Fall 2020)

A day in the life of...

Apartment Maintenance Technician Automotive Technician 
Building & Code Inspector Carpenter
Electrical Contractor EMT/Paramedic
HVAC Technician Plumber
Tower Technician Welder

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Apprenticeship combines on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. Hands-on and theoretical training prepares workers for highly skilled and specialized occupations. 

Apprenticeship programs are sponsored by an individual employer and/or employer associations, or by joint employer and labor groups. Participants should be employed full time by an apprenticeship sponsor while still attending classes. 

NCTAP

The NC Triangle Apprenticeship Program gives high school seniors the opportunity to work as apprentices with a company, and then earn a college degree while continuing their apprenticeship. Visit www.nctap.org for more information.

Contact Us

For more information about joining an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program, or for assistance with starting an apprenticeship at your company, contact us!

[email protected]

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Apprenticeship program gives trade and skilled workers a leg up.