Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship

These youth pre-apprenticeship programs offer students interested in pursuing careers in clean energy and environmental efficiency a launching pad into an "earn while you learn" career pathway. These programs will link clean energy based curriculum taken in high school with post-secondary crendentialing, degree attainment, and paid on-the-job learning.

Students who start in a qualifying youth pre-apprenticeship program while in high school and enroll in a registered apprenticeship program within 120 days after graduation qualify for the youth pre-apprenticeship tuition waiver at a NC community college.

Pre-Apprenticeship (High School)

High School Progams

Introduction to Solar
Fundamentals of Solar
Working Smart
Lean 6 Sigma (Yellow Belot)
OSHA 10-Construction
Problem Solving

Certifications

NC Pre-apprenticeship Certification
E-FLIP Energy Efficiency Certification

High School Graduation

Apprenticeship (College)

Paid On-the-Job Learning

80 hours paid work-based learning

Program Completion

High school diploma
Transferable college credit and a portable Journeyworker credentials from the USDOL
Professional network and mentors
Paid work experience

Complete

Options for Students Who Complete Youth Pre-Apprenticeship

Full-Time Employment

Youth pre-apprentices can start careers with valuable industry knowledge and experience.

Full-Time Education

Youth pre-apprentices can enroll full-time at postsecondary institutions to build on their college credits.

Employment & Education

Youth apprentices can continue working and enroll in college courses to complete a degree.

Long-Term Goals

Energy Career Pathways and Training Program aims to bridge the gaps between academic technology training and the needs of the energy industry through certification programs and on-the-job training. For more information, please visit www.apprenticeshipnc.com.

4-year deployment goal

Approved NC Clean Energy Pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs

Pyramid can be adjusted depending on county

Each can be completed independent of a degree program (lattice) or as a career pathway (ladder) where credits can be used to fulfill advanced degrees

For more information, contact the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Work-based Learning Consultant at the Office of Career and Technical Education at CTEWBL@dpi.nc.gov.