Apprenticeships - What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly-skilled careers. 

1. NC TRIANGLE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM - NCTAP
High school juniors and seniors, it is time to be part of this year’s Apprenticeship Recruitment. Where are you going to college and how will you pay for college? Well, you might consider becoming an apprentice! Here are the benefits of becoming an apprentice: 

Free College - Associate degree (AAS) 
Guaranteed Job with Salary      
Health Insurance/Retirement Plan
Work Experience

EARN MONEY WHILE YOU LEARN. NCTAP is an apprenticeship program designed to develop experts needed in the modern workforce. The program, based in North Carolina’s Triangle area, focuses on integrated basic training that develops technical, methodological, and social skills. The core training program utilizes a hands-on approach to develop skills across a wide range of disciplines. Starting in the 11th grade of high school, this four-year program is divided into modules, with classes leading to an Associate Degree (AAS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Automotive Systems Technology at Wake Tech Community College AND paid, on-the-job training at participating Triangle companies.

NCTAP Companies that students can work in:
Accu-Fab, Inc. provides contract manufacturing services, supply chain management, design engineering, and more to major corporations internationally.
Anderson Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated business since 1955 with 8 dealerships across the Carolinas.
Bühler Aeroglide manufactures industrial systems for drying, roasting, and toasting food products such as French fries and breakfast cereals; feed products like pet food and fish feed; and industrial products, including rubber and charcoal briquettes.
Captive Aire is the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems.
Crossroads Automotive Group is a large automotive dealer in North Carolina and Virginia focusing on sales, service, and parts of new and used vehicles. 
Morris & Associates with a long and continually growing list of patents and innovations. Morris & Associates has served the chilling needs of poultry processors for more than six decades. Morris & Associates is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of industrial ice equipment.
Revlon Inc. makes color cosmetics, hair color, beauty tools, fragrances, skincare, antiperspirant/deodorants, and other beauty care products.
Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, and reliability for nearly 170 years. Siemens Distribution Systems designs, manufactures, and services power distribution equipment and solutions for today’s industrial, utility, and commercial applications ......while investing in products and solutions for the grid of tomorrow, like electric vehicle charging and renewables.
Schmalz is the world's leading supplier of vacuum technology in automation, handling, and clamping applications.
SCHUNK is a world-leading supplier of gripping systems and clamping technology for a variety of industries and applications.
Superior Tooling specializes in plastic injection molds, and blow molds, including injection blow molds for bottle molding, compression molds, jigs, and fixtures, stamping dies, and precision machine work.
Westgate Auto Group is the fastest-growing auto group in the Triangle. Our core values help us care for customers AND our family of employees.

NCTAP Selection Process - Candidates must complete each of the seven phases in succession. See the timetable below:
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Phase One – Attend a presentation on NCTAP at your school in the Fall of your junior or senior year of high school: NCTAP visits Leesville Road High School CTE classes in the Fall. Please email me (klandrews@wcpss.net) if you are interested in gaining more information about the NCTAP Program.

Josey Baker, a Leesville graduate, completed the NCTAP Apprenticeship Program. Watch Josey in the NCTAP video and find out why going a different route after graduation might also be the way for you.                                                                      

Phase Two – attend one or more NCTAP Partner Facility Tours in December and January. Our facility tours are held in December and January. They are a fantastic way to learn more about NCTAP and gain insight into the Manufacturing and Automotive environments at the companies. This is the first step toward your future career. 

Phase Three – at our invitation, attend a four-day, after-school orientation in the spring
Phase Four – if selected for the Pre-Apprenticeship, gain admission to area community colleges participating in NCTAP
Phase Five – if selected, attend a six-week, paid summer Pre-Apprenticeship
Phase Six – offer of full NCTAP apprenticeship to the best candidates, starting in your senior year of high school (outstanding recent graduates may also be considered)
Phase Seven – successful completion of a four-year NCTAP apprenticeship and start of your career.

2. WAKE WORKS 
Apprenticeship is a combination of working and learning that benefits both the apprentice and the employer. WakeWorks apprentices receive a paycheck plus on-the-job training at a local employer – all while pursuing a degree or professional credential through Wake Tech. Apprentices are awarded an official Journeyworker’s certificate upon completion of the apprenticeship, signifying that they have mastered the skills in their field. Thanks to funding provided by Wake County, most expenses for WakeWorks apprentices are covered.

Career Areas include: Apartment Maintenance, Automotive, Carpenter, Electrical Contractor, EMT/Paramedic, HVAC Technician, Licenced Plumber, & Tower Technician

Visit Wake Works for more information.

3. IBM NEW COLLAR 
Apprenticeships at IBM are all about picking up new skills – and lots of them. The IBM Apprenticeship program gives an opportunity for candidates without advanced degrees to build new technical skills while getting paid. When you join IBM as an apprentice, it is not just about training and qualifications. We have your long-term professional career in mind. We'll help you grow through an intensive work-based development program, with comprehensive learning, focused hands-on training, and mentorship. It's the kind of experience you simply couldn’t get anywhere else.

Visit IBM for more information.

4. UNC Health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
The new Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program involves 144 hours of online learning, plus over 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Participants will be paid for time while training/working in one of our outpatient clinics.

MAAP will interview, hire and train applicants, with or without prior healthcare experience, to progress through the program.

MA apprentices will be assigned Mentor(s)/Care Partner Champions and a Nurse Educator to guide them through the MAAP.

Visit UNC for more information.​

5. GSK APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry-level opportunities that offer high school graduates and first-year college students the opportunity to begin their careers while working towards their Associate’s degree. This Associate’s degree is fully funded by GSK, which means NO COLLEGE DEBT!

GSK Apprenticeships are unique because they lead to: 
Building technical skills through a tailored entry-level development program, working with industry professionals
Earning an Associate’s degree at GSK’s partnering community college, DEBT FREE
Receiving an industry-recognized “Certificate of Completion” training credential from the U.S. Department of Labor upon completion of GSK’s Apprentice Program - a portable certificate of competency
Participating in the unique personal development program, connecting with apprentices across the US and the world
Being part of an inclusive organization that fosters individual empowerment and builds trust

Visit GSK for more information.​