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Career Pathways

Pre-Nursing Youth Apprenticeship

Pre-Apprenticeship (High School)
High School Programs
  • HN43 Nursing Fundamentals and Practicum or Nurse Aide 1
  • 40 - 48 hours of clinical experience
Certifications
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
High School Graduation
  • Optional Post Graduation MedTech Certification
Apprenticeship (College)
Related Instruction
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (RN)
  • Nursing Practical Diploma (LPN)
Paid On-the-Job Learning
  • Students will be paid to work within the scope of credentials that they have earned, including CNA, CNA II, and MedTech or any other certifications they obtain while apprenticing
Program Completion

Complete one of the following:

  • 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 

Certified Nursing Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurses

Registered Nurse

 

For more information, contact Elizabeth Standafer, Youth Apprenticeship Manager at Apprenticeship NC, at standafere@nccommunitycolleges.edu. 

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