Pre-Nursing Youth Apprenticeship

One of the following:

Clinical experience during related instruction based on the State’s competency checklist for CNA

Optional Post Graduation MedTech Certification

Complete one of the following:
- CNA to LPN: Nursing Practical Diploma
- CNA to RN: Associates Degree in Nursing
High school degree and associate's degree

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

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

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

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.