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WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?

  • Pre-apprenticeships are offered to rising seniors and high school graduates. If a pre-apprentice does well in the pre-apprentice period, they may be accepted as an apprentice.

  • An apprenticeship can begin at ages 16–18

  • Apprenticeships last 4 years

  • Paid for work at the assigned company, with company benefits

  • Earn a two-year degree from a community college

  • Work-based learning & academic instruction

  • Academic skills find a practical purpose

Apprentice at work performing computerized part inspection

WHAT IS NCTAP?

PROGRAMS | CERTIFICATES | DEGREES

Apprentice mechanic at work

Registered Apprenticeship Program

  • 6,400 hours of learning on the job manufacturing/automotive skills

  • 1,600 hours of college education

Journeyman Certificate by the NC Community College System & USDOL

  • A certified Journeyperson is recognized as a qualified and skilled person in a trade and is entitled to the wages and benefits associated with that trade.

  • The certificate earned is recognized nationally.

Associate degree related to the career offered by the chosen NCTAP company.

NCTAP APPRENTICESHIP 4 YEAR PROGRAM

Apprenticeship starts after a successful summer pre-apprenticeship

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