ApprenticeshipNC News

New Funding Opportunity for Registered Apprentices: Short-Term Workforce Development GrantApprenticeshipNC is excited to share that the Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant has been expanded to support Registered Apprentices across North Carolina! Read More

Teens from area high schools named to new class of pre-apprenticesEighteen high school students across Randolph County launched their careers this summer through Apprenticeship Randolph (AR), a dynamic, work-based learning program made possible through collaboration between Randolph Community College (RCC) and local industries. Fourteen students are diving into the high-demand world of advanced manufacturing, and four are exploring the fast-growing field of Information Technology.Read More

Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium celebrates graduation of eight apprenticesThe Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) recently celebrated its third graduating class with eight apprentices earning their journeyman certification.Read More

2025 ApprenticeshipNC Conference Brings Together Registered Apprenticeship Leaders from Across North CarolinaOver 250 Registered Apprenticeship stakeholders from across North Carolina gathered for the 2025 ApprenticeshipNC Conference March 10-11 at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham. Attendees included program sponsors, employers, educators, government representatives, and community partners. The two-day conference offered a platform to connect, share best practices and success stories, and explore strategies to expand North Carolina’s labor market through Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs.Read More

General Assembly Funding Expands Registered Apprenticeship in North CarolinaIn 2022, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated nearly $12 million for the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs across the state. As a result of this funding, ApprenticeshipNC, the State Apprenticeship Agency housed under the North Carolina Community College System, has registered 1,385 apprentices between the ages of 16 and 25 for 155 employers. Read More

North Carolina Celebrates 10th Annual National Apprenticeship WeekRegistered Apprenticeship sponsors, employers, and community partners celebrated the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 17-23, 2024, with 40+ events and over a dozen proclamations across North Carolina. This year’s theme – 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation – recognized the impact Registered Apprenticeship has had and continues to have on jobseekers, employers, and the communities they serve.Read More

Randolph Community College pioneers pathways in opportunities for high school studentsRandolph Community College (RCC) Director of Apprenticeships Stacey Walker Miller, IOM represented the College and Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) at the White House Apprenticeship Ambassador Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 23. This prestigious event in Washington, D.C., recognized Apprenticeship Randolph as a valued Apprenticeship Ambassador, further affirming its role in leading the charge to advance Registered Apprenticeships nationwide.Read More

Recapping the 2024 N.C. State Fair Apprentice ContestsApprenticeshipNC (ANC), the State Apprenticeship Agency housed under the North Carolina Community College System, hosted the 2024 N.C. State Fair Apprentice Contests October 21, 23-25, 2024. The contests, which highlight the impact that Registered Apprenticeship has on workforce and economic development in the skilled trades, brought together employers, Registered Apprentices, and supporters from across the state.Read More

Registered Apprenticeship Thrives in North Carolina During 2023 – 2024 Fiscal YearDuring the State Board of Community Colleges Programs and Student Success Committee meeting July 18, 2024, ApprenticeshipNC (ANC), the State Apprenticeship Agency housed under the North Carolina Community College System, reported that North Carolina saw a 45% increase in Registered Apprentice enrollments and a 50% increase in Registered Pre-Apprentice enrollments during the 2023 – 2024 state fiscal year. Read More