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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!
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
Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
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.
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.
Prepare individuals to effectively operate chemical applicator equipment and understand what chemicals are used to treat certain infestations.
Prepare individuals to directly enter the workforce as a nanny, paraprofessional, or child care provider in a child care center or home.
Create detailed technical drawings and plans that guide the construction or manufacturing of structures, equipment, and systems.
Individuals will work on becoming a licensed electrician in the state of Nebraska and obtain their journeyman’s license. Skills gained will include: residential and commercial wiring, finish work, motor controls, blueprint and cost estimating as well as troubleshooting.
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.
Learn how to properly install and service heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. You will also be able to properly inspect the equipment, test electrical circuits, pipes, lines and components.
Obtain the skills necessary to problem-solve for a variety of end users and are prepared for entry-level support and help desk positions.
Attend to live farm, ranch, open range animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and poultry. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas.
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.
Reasons to Become An Apprentice
Experience
You get relevant work experience while in college.
Higher income
As employees of the companies that sponsor apprenticeships, apprentices receive incremental raises and, in many cases, company benefits.
Free tuition
Many companies cover the cost of tuition and fees for apprenticeship-related instruction.
Value
Apprenticeship is an investment in you by an employer. Your future career success then becomes their return on investing in you.
In-demand credentials
Upon completing an apprenticeship program, you’ll earn a nationally recognized credential that is transportable if you change jobs.
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
- Schedule an appointment. We’ll answer your questions about apprenticeships and discuss current opportunities.
- Get paired with an organization that is looking for an apprentice in your area of interest.
- Earn while you learn. Get on-the-job training from your employer and classroom instruction from Northeast Community College.
