Posts tagged: Wayne Community College

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 students Randolph 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

Shining a Light on Registered Apprenticeship in the Skilled Trades: 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

Laying the Foundation for a Lasting Career: An ApprenticeshipNC Spotlight on the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association2024 is a momentous year for the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA). Not only is the association celebrating its 50th anniversary, which is a monumental achievement in and of itself, but it is also celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Annual N.C. State Fair Masonry Apprentice Contest. The NCMCA’s mission is to serve the masonry contractors of the Carolinas and promote masonry as the building material of choice and as a successful career path. Registered Apprenticeship plays a vital role in the association’s mission and in its continued prosperity. Read More

Securing a Second Chance: An ApprenticeshipNC Spotlight on Operation GatewayConsecutively since April 2018, the acting president of the United States has issued a Second Chance Month proclamation to highlight the work being done to ease individuals’ transition from detention or treatment back into their communities. It is with this in mind, that ApprenticeshipNC chose Operation Gateway as its April Program Spotlight. Operation Gateway’s mission is to decrease recidivism by addressing the social determinants of the health of returning citizens. The organization leverages Registered Apprenticeship as a means of supporting the reentry process. 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

North Carolina Community College System names Amy Mast as Executive Director of State Board RelationsThe North Carolina Community College System has named Amy Mast as the new Executive Director of State Board Relations. Mast, known by colleagues as a partner-driven leader and champion of students, educators, and educational opportunity, has more than 25 years of experience in education, workforce development, public policy, and philanthropy.Read More