Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship

These 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 pre-apprenticeship program while in high school and enroll in a registered apprenticeship program within 120 days after graduation qualify for the youth 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 Apprenticeship

Full Time Employment

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

Full-time Education

Youth apprentices can enroll full-time at postsecondary instituitions 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 Elizabeth Standafer, Career Development and Work-based Learning Consultant at the Office of Career and Technical Education, at Elizabeth.Standafer@dpi.nc.gov.