Apprenticeship Information for Students

NOTE: An apprenticeship is not guaranteed, as employers conduct competitive interviews and the availability of positions is determined by employer needs.

Thanks to funding provided by Wake County, the cost of tuition, fees, books and some uniforms and/or tools is covered for students accepted into a Wake Tech Apprenticeship program.

Although eligibility requirements for an apprenticeship vary by occupation, the minimum requirements are as follows:

• 18 years old
• Completed high school or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Have a Social Security number

Use the interest form below to submit your details if interested in a degree or diploma program. Wake Tech Apprenticeship staff will contact you with additional information.

Use the application form below, when available if interested in a professional certification program.

Degree and diploma programs

Admission to Wake Tech is required.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 919-334-1624.

Professional certifications

A high school transcript or high school equivalency documentation is required.

Wake Tech Apprenticeship utilizes curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. NCCER is recognized by the construction industry as the training, assessment, certification and career development standard for the construction and maintenance craft professional. NCCER certification is nationally recognized and shows that the certificate holder is highly trained, knowledgeable and qualified to do the job anywhere in the country.

• Electrical: Strong emphasis is placed on safe work practices, while covering applied electrical theory and residential, commercial and industrial electrical knowledge and skills
• HVAC: Covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, maintain and troubleshoot HVACR systems. Also covers needed basic knowledge of sheet metal, welding and pipefitting.

Wake Tech Apprenticeship sponsors up to 20 students each year. The application window opens on May 1 and closes on May 26. Applications received after 11:59 p.m. on May 26 won't be considered for 2025.

Eligibility requirements for the program are as follows:

• At least 18 years old by July 31 of current year
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Completed a high school diploma or equivalent
  Documentation must be submitted with the application form. Seniors graduating in May/June 2025 can submit a transcript with the "expected graduation date" and then submit the final transcript immediately following graduation.
• Have a Social Security number
• Have a current, valid North Carolina driver's license (not expired, suspended or revoked)
• Pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), which measures competency in mathematics and reading
• Able to attend classes two evenings per week, August to December and January to May. Classes are held at the Beltline Education Center, 3200 Bush St. in Raleigh.

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Watch the Professional Certifications Program Overview video
2. Complete the program application and email it to [email protected]
3. Upload your high school diploma or equivalent documentation with the application. The application will not be considered until this documentation is received.
4. Take the TABE. Scheduling instructions will be emailed after your application is received.

Selected applicants will receive an email with instructions to schedule a phone interview.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 919-532-5523.

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