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Career Pathways

Pre-Nursing Careers Vocational Rehabilitation Youth Apprenticeship

Pre-Apprenticeship (High School)
High School Programs
  • Personal Care Assistant Curriculum
  • Nursing Fundamentals & Practicum (HN 43)

  • CCP - Nurse Aide 1 (NAS 101)
  • Nurse Aide 1 (NUR 3240) (Continuing Education)
Certifications
  • Personal Care Assistant Certification
  • Certified Nurse Assistant
On-The-Job Learning
  • Required local Vocational Rehab activities
  • VR Activity 1- Employment Marketing Skills Workshop
    • How to be prepared for work:
      • Forms of ID
      • Proper attire
    • Networking:
      • How to prepare for informational interviews with employers
      • Opportunities to network
    • Creating and resume and a cover letter
      • Searching and applying for jobs online
      • Mock interviewing-how to answer
      • Employer Follow-up
      • Disclosure and Advocacy for Accommodations
  • VR Activity 2- Mock Interview Participation
  • VR Activity 3- Participate in Job Club
    • Develop soft skills and professional skills
    • Discuss and receive feedback on internship related issues
Paid On-the-Job Learning
  • Students will be paid to work within the scope of credentials that they have earned
High School Graduation
Apprenticeship (College)
Program Completion

Complete one of the following:

  • PCA to CNA: Nurse Assistant Certification
  • CNA to LPN: Nursing Practical Diploma
  • CNA to RN: Associates Degree in Nursing
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 institutions to build on their college credits.

Employment & Education

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

Learn more about

Personal Care Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistants


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.

Partners

NCBCE
NC Governor Roy Cooper
NC Department of Public Instruction
NC Community College System
NC Department of Commerce
NCWorks
Apprenticeship NC
LEAD NC
Charlotte Executive Leadership Council
PAYA