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Apprenticeships help employers build a skilled workforce through on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction. We are here to help coordinate with your team to develop a custom registered apprenticeship program that meets your specific needs. Some of the benefits include:

• Reduced turnover & heightened loyalty
• Increased productivity & employee engagement
• Apprenticeships work for businesses of all sizes
• Training supported by your local community college
• Reduced search and recruitment costs
• Improved workforce diversity
• Assistance with grants to cover education and other costs

The NC General Assembly recently approved $12 million in funding to expand apprenticeship in the state (Session Law 2021-180 Section 6.14). The $12M is being used to provide funds for employers to add new apprentices ages 16-25 based on the following criteria:

• Small businesses within Tier 1 & 2 counties (including »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ County) in sectors with high-demand careers (no more than 500 employees in the location)
• $2,000 per year for employers to onboard and train apprentices
• $2,500 per year for apprentice’s tuition, books, and fees
• Up to $15/hour (non-high school) and up to $14/hour (high school) salary match (50% reimbursement)
• Apprentices must be hired effective July 1, 2022, or later (you may register your apprenticeship program prior to July 1 and enroll apprentices after that date to take advantage of the funding)
• Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and spent by December 31, 2026
• Funding will be coordinated through the NC Community College System
• Pre-apprenticeships are not eligible for these incentives

The high-demand careers include, but are not limited to, the following occupation codes:

• Architecture and Engineering (17-0000)
• Education (25-0000)
• Healthcare Technicians (29-0000)
• Healthcare Support (31-0000)
• Protective Service (33-0000)
• Food Preparation and Service (35-0000)
• Office and Administrative Support (43-0000)
• Construction and Extraction (47-0000)
• Installation, Maintenance, and Repairs (49-0000)
• Production (51-0000)
• Transportation (53-0000)

If you are ready to learn more about apprenticeship, reach out to »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ to coordinate a meeting with the apprenticeship consultant. Optionally, you can visit , find your apprenticeship consultant, and work with them to set up your program.