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Student Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship is a flexible training strategy that allows you to develop career skills while working and earning a wage. It combines classroom instruction and on-the-job training to facilitate learning and career development.

Earn While You Learn

Apprenticeship is great for individuals who...

  • Need to earn a paycheck but are interested in training for a new career.
  • Are not planning to pursue education as a traditional full-time college student.
  • Enjoy on-the-job learning and hands-on experience.
  • Want to learn something new!

IT Helpdesk Technician

Obtain the skills necessary to problem-solve for a variety of end users and are prepared for entry-level support and help desk positions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Develop the skills needed to provide safe, effective, and caring services to the elderly, chronically ill or acute illness individuals in a long-term care facility, clinic, or hospital setting.

Accounting Technician

Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.

Child Development Associate

Prepare individuals to directly enter the workforce as a nanny, paraprofessional, or child care provider in a child care center or home.

Electromechanical Technician

Learn the skills and knowledge to install, maintain, and repair complex industrial equipment. Focus on electrical principles, circuitry, electrical controls, robotics, print reading, programming, and mechanical systems.

Welding

Develop skills to properly weld in all positions utilizing the processes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Flux Cored Arc Welding. Program encompasses welding, cutting, grinding, print reading and safety.

Ag Diesel Mechanic

Obtain the basic knowledge and skills needed to service and repair diesel and gas-powered equipment. Learn to repair and test diesel fuel systems, engines, electronic control systems, power trains, brakes and electrical systems.

Chemical Applicator

Prepare individuals to effectively operate chemical applicator equipment and understand what chemicals are used to treat certain infestations.

Reasons to Become An Apprentice

Experience

You get relevant work experience while in college.

Free tuition

Many companies cover the cost of tuition and fees for apprenticeship-related instruction.

In-demand credentials

Upon completing an apprenticeship program, you’ll earn a nationally recognized credential that is transportable if you change jobs.

Higher income

As employees of the companies that sponsor apprenticeships, apprentices receive incremental raises and, in many cases, company benefits.

Value

Apprenticeship is an investment in you by an employer. Your future career success then becomes their return on investing in you.

Career Advancement

A way to move to a higher-level job in one's current field or transition between careers while still earning an income.

Steps to Become an Apprentice

  1. Schedule an appointment. We’ll answer your questions about apprenticeships and discuss current opportunities.
  2. Get paired with an organization that is looking for an apprentice in your area of interest.
  3. Earn while you learn. Get on-the-job training from your employer and classroom instruction from Northeast Community College.