Apprenticeship Consortia
What Makes a Consortium Unique?
A consortium is an association of multiple employer sponsors that collaborate to support and promote each other’s Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs).
A consortium:
- Promotes apprenticeship within a specific industry or job market within our state
- Attracts a larger candidate pool than traditional, independent sponsorships
- Often includes members from local K12, Community Colleges, other Community Based Organizations, and must include Employers.
- Respects wage, selection, and curriculum decisions that the group makes as a whole
- Allows business leaders to collectively make a huge economic impact in our state
You may think this sounds like a group sponsorship, but a consortium provides the collaboration of a group sponsorship while still allowing each employer sponsor to independently manage their own programs.
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| Who is accountable for managing the program? | The group sponsor, who must educate the participating employers on expectations for the program | Each employer sponsor manages their own program, while sharing agreed-upon norms with other consortium members |
| How does the employer benefit from joining this? | They join a structured program, where a group sponsor will support them with administrative tasks and educate them on registered apprenticeship | They retain independence managing their own RAPs while benefiting from unified marketing, recruiting, and increased collaboration with other employer sponsors. |
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List of Apprenticeship Consortia Click each link to learn more! |
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Apprentice Alamance: Apprentice Alamance believes in empowering the next generation through hands-on learning and real-world experience. Our mission is to provide high school students in Alamance County with valuable apprenticeship opportunities that prepare them for successful careers in their chosen fields. |
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Apprenticeship 2000: Apprenticeship 2000 provides career opportunities to high school students in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties with a focus on advanced manufacturing trades. |
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Apprenticeship 321: A registered apprenticeship provides an an opportunity to work alongside mentors while getting job specific training, tuition-free education, and a salary. Apprentices are paid to pursue their education! Apprenticeship 321 provides career opportunities for high school students in Gaston County. |
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Apprenticeship Blue Ridge: Apprenticeship Blue Ridge at Blue Ridge Community College is an NC Registered Apprenticeship program that blends hands-on learning with on-the-job training, allowing participants to earn while they learn. Apprentices work under the guidance of experienced professionals while taking college courses that directly apply to their work and field. |
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Apprenticeship Catawba: A partnership of advanced manufacturing companies in the Catawba Valley area committed to the purpose, value, ethics and integrity of a formalized apprenticeship program. |
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Apprenticeship Henderson: Henderson County’s Career and Technical Education consists of three Work Based Learning Program opportunities: Apprenticeship , Internship, Shadowing, and Cooperative Education. |
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Apprenticeship Montgomery: Receive nationally-recognized industry certifications and credentials, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Industrial Systems Technology or Information Technology. |
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Apprenticeship Randolph: Apprenticeship Randolph is Randolph County’s premier opportunity for current juniors and seniors living and/or learning in Randolph County, North Carolina to get a jump start on a professional career in our booming local industries. Students have the opportunity to maximize earning potential, gain valuable skills and experience through on-the-job training, and earn an Associate of Applied Science degree from Randolph Community College at no cost to the student. |
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Apprenticeship Wayne: Learn practical skills while earning a nationally recognized industry credential. |
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Apprenticeship Wilkes: While many people start apprenticeships immediately after graduating from high school, they may also work well for veterans leaving active-duty military service, those looking to change careers, or people whose jobs are being replaced by technology. Here at Wilkes Community College, our goal is to help connect and support employers and apprentices. |
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Cape Fear Community College: Cape Fear Community College in New Hanover County offers Apprenticeship Programs in Accounting; Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology; Automotive Systems Technology; Collision, Repair, and Refinishing Technology; Computer Integrated Machining; Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology; Early Childhood Education; Electrical; Electrical Lineworking (Pre-Apprenticeship); Fiber Optic Cable Installation; Fire Alarm Systems Training, Gas Technician (Pre-Apprenticeship); Information Technology; Mechatronics Engineering Technology; Plumbing and Pipefitting; Truck Driver Training (Pre-Apprenticeship); and Welding Technology. |
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Carolinas Energy Workforce Consortium (CEWC): The Carolinas Energy Workforce Consortium (CEWC) is a group of electric utilities, municipals, electric cooperatives, as well as contractor companies which service these energy providers in the Carolinas. Collectively, we believe that creative and non-traditional initiatives will be needed to address the high demand for skilled talent our industry needs now and in the coming years. |
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Charlotte Executive Leadership Council (CELC): The Charlotte Executive Leadership Council unites CEOs and business leaders from the Charlotte area’s leading businesses and colleges/universities to advocate for impactful solutions that improve Charlotte’s economic vitality, equitable opportunity and quality of life for all. |
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Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium: Are you ready to learn advanced skills, jump into a stable career, and become a leader? Join the growing number of high school students who are creating a bright future at local companies that have a vision for building a talented workforce. Discover the advantages of apprenticeship today. |
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Guilford Apprenticeship Partners: GAP Apprentices are able to earn money on the job as soon as they start the apprenticeship program while also taking college classes at no cost. In fact, students actually get paid for time spent in class. See how you can get a jump start on a promising career, a college degree, and financial stability. |
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Johnston Apprenticeship Program: Gain on-the-job training at participating companies and earn college credit in Applied Engineering while getting paid! |
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NCTAP: NCTAP is an apprenticeship program designed to develop experts needed in the modern workforce. The program, based in North Carolina’s Triangle area, focuses on integrated basic training which develops technical, methodological, and social skills. |
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RockaTop: Are you ready to learn advanced skills, jump into a stable career, and become a leader? Join the growing number of high school students who are creating a bright future at local companies that have a vision for building a talented workforce. Discover the advantages of apprenticeship in Rockingham County today. |
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South Piedmont Community College: South Piedmont Community College partners with local business and industry to create apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs that meet the workforce needs of Union and Anson counties. We can assist you in development, registration, and implementation of an apprenticeship program for your company. |
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Tradesformers: Tradesformers is a youth apprenticeship program designed to connect talented students with growing industry trades in Pitt County. By providing opportunities with fundamental training, skills, and expertise, our future workforce will be well-equipped with the skills to grow a successful career. |
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The ApprenticeshipNC Team is ready to help you explore how apprenticeship consortia can meet your workforce development needs. Contact us today to get started.