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Press Releases • 08/22/2025
Randolph Community College honors skilled workforce at 9th Annual Apprenticeship Randolph Signing Ceremony and 2025 GraduationRandolph Community College (RCC) hosted its 9th Annual Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) Graduation and Signing Ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 5, celebrating both the accomplishments of eight graduating apprentices and the promise of 17 new signers.Read More
Funding News • 07/17/2025
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!
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Press Releases • 06/27/2025
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
Press Releases • 06/10/2025
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
ApprenticeshipNC Conference • 03/13/2025
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 MorePress Releases • 03/09/2025
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
National Apprenticeship Week • 11/28/2024
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
Press Releases • 11/12/2024
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
State Fair Contests • 10/30/2024
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 More12