Posts tagged: Brunswick Community College

Apprenticeship Blue Ridge: Setting the Standard for Registered Apprenticeship SuccessApprenticeship Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Community College’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, is reimagining workforce development in Western North Carolina. Launched in 2019 as a solution to local manufacturing needs, Apprenticeship Blue Ridge began with the “Made in Henderson County” mechatronics engineering pathway. The program has rapidly grown to offer 15 additional pathways across 12 registered occupations... Apprenticeship Blue Ridge’s success is the direct result of strong community partnerships, the utilization of key administrative tools, and a commitment to the creation of lasting careers for its apprentices. 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

NC3MI Program Expands with a Dynamic 2025 CohortBuilding on the success of last year’s inaugural cohort, the North Carolina Community College Master Instructor (NC3MI) Certification Program has doubled in size for 2025—demonstrating a growing commitment across the state to elevate teaching excellence and student success. Read More

Firefighter Pre-Apprentice Jasmine Brown: “I Knew I Enjoyed the Classes, But I Wanted to Be Able to See What the Workplace Was Like Firsthand” Like many seniors, Jasmine Brown was trying to figure out what to do after high school. She was drawn to the idea of becoming a firefighter, so when she learned that her town, the City of Albemarle in North Carolina, had launched a firefighter pre-apprenticeship program, she jumped at the chance. Read More

Apprenticeship Randolph: A Story of Apprenticeship ExcellenceIn 2016, local employers in Randolph County, North Carolina, recognized a growing problem: their workforce was declining. To address this, they united with local educational institutions to create Apprenticeship Randolph (AR), a consortium-based Registered Apprenticeship Program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled workers while offering young adults an educational path toward career success. Since its creation, the program has graduated 41 Registered Apprentices and has become nationally recognized as a model of Registered Apprenticeship excellence.Read More

North Carolina Celebrates 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week with 40+ Events Across the State: An ApprenticeshipNC Recap of NAW 2024Registered 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

Early Years Registers First Statewide Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship in North CarolinaEarly Years (formerly known as Child Care Services Association) registered the first statewide Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Apprenticeship Program in North Carolina on October 31, 2024. The program, which is registered through ApprenticeshipNC, the State Apprenticeship Agency housed under the North Carolina Community College System, will provide an accessible training pathway to thousands of ECE providers and potential educators across the state. Apprentices who participate in Early Years’ Registered Apprenticeship will receive paid on-the-job learning under a mentor, supplemental education, and nationally recognized credentials.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

IT/Cybersecurity Apprentice Seth Bullard: It is encouraging for people like me to see: ‘That could be me!’ Homeschooler Seth Bullard was taking information technology (IT) classes through Robeson Community College in Lumberton, North Carolina, when he learned about the opportunity to become an apprentice with Lumbee Holdings, Inc...Read More