Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Earn While You Learn
Are you interested in receiving on-the-job training and an education while earning an income? Consider applying to a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)! Registered Apprenticeships are a great way to acquire industry skills and launch your career while working toward your educational goals.
What You Get as an Apprentice
Our program ensures you will receive:
- Education: Apprentices receive supplemental classroom education based on their employers’ unique training needs
- Structured On-the-Job Learning: Programs provide a minimum of 2,000 hours of structured on-the-job training to prepare apprentices for a successful career
- A Salary: Registered Apprenticeships are jobs! Apprentices earn progressive wages as their skills increase.
- Mentorship: Apprentices are trained by an experienced worker who has attained a mastery level of skill, abilities and competencies required for the occupation
- Credentials: Apprentices earn a portable, nationally recognized credential within their industry.
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
We work with hundreds of businesses and organizations to offer apprenticeships in healthcare, cybersecurity, transportation, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and more.
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Apprenticeships for Veterans
Members of the military can use apprenticeships as a pathway to more challenging assignments during active duty or to a rewarding career in civilian life.
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Age Requirement for Apprenticeship1,000+
Active registered apprenticeship programs9,000+
Active apprenticeships in NC as of Sept 2023Apprenticeship in Action
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“I knew when I was younger that I wanted to be an engineer and do things with my hands, and Caterpillar offered a program for engineers.”
-Brady Bartkowiak, Clayton, NC
•Caterpillar Inc
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