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Clean Energy Youth Pre-Apprenticeship

The Youth Pre-Apprenticeship to Apprenticeship pathway in Clean Energy allows students to gain industry knowledge through related instruction, on-the-job learning, mentoring, and progressive wages. While enrolled in a high school CTE Pre-apprenticeship or CTE Apprenticeship course, students must complete a minimum of 120 hours to gain academic credit. Starting as early as middle grades, students can embark on their career development journey. Offering pre-apprenticeships (paid or unpaid) provides students with hands-on exposure to the skills and tasks related to a specific occupation, fostering a practical understanding of the work environment. This experience helps students build a foundational set of skills essential for a particular industry, laying the groundwork for future apprenticeships.

Starting in a qualifying pre-apprenticeship program in high school and enrolling in a registered apprenticeship within 120 days after graduation qualifies an apprentice for a youth apprenticeship tuition waiver at the community college. This financial incentive encourages the seamless transition from high school pre-apprenticeship to a registered apprenticeship program. Work completed in a CTE Pre-apprenticeship can be transferred to a Registered Apprenticeship, ensuring continuity in their career development.

 

Check Out This Career Pathway!

Youth Pre-Apprenticeship
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
Program Completion
Apprenticeship
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
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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.

Partners

NCBCE
NC Department of Public Instruction
NC Community College System
Apprenticeship NC