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THE PROCESS

Apprenticeship 2000 Application Process:
There are four stages to our application process.

    Registration (August – December)
    • Partner companies may visit some local high schools to give a presentation.
    • Some companies may invite local high schools to visit their facility.
      • These usually take place around November.
    • High school juniors and seniors may register during a presentation event.
    • Additionally, we may work with the CDC or guidance counselor.
      • They may ensure the student meets the grade, attendance and other requirements.
    • Students may register by completing an online “Get Started” form anytime.
    • Our registration period runs through the end of December each year.
    Open House (January/February)
    • We will invite those who qualify and register by year’s end to attend an open house with their parents.
    • During the open house, there will be an informative presentation.
    • Following the presentation, we will have a question and answer session.
    • Then, we may have a tour of the facility.
    • At this point, students can decide if they would like to take part in an orientation.
    Orientation (February – March)
    • Orientations are for students only.
    • Parents do not attend orientation.
    • Apprenticeship 2000 will assign each student to an orientation session.
    • Orientation will last four evenings during one week at a partner company (about 4 hours each day).
    • Orientations consist of hands-on activities and written tests.
    • During this time, partner companies learn if you are a good candidate for an apprenticeship.
    • Also students can decide if our apprenticeship is right for them.
    Summer Pre-Apprenticeship (June – August)
    • We offer our six-week summer trial period to motivated top-performers from the orientation.
    • This is essentially a six-week job-interview at a partner company.
    • And, it is a hands-on, in depth trial period.
    • Trainers will evaluate each student’s mechanical skills.
    • Each week will be a paid 40 hour work week, including CPCC school day(s).
    • Students earn a Pre-Apprenticeship Completion Certificate from the state of North Carolina (sent to the partner company).
    • Afterwards, Apprenticeship 2000 offers the top-performers an apprenticeship.

The Apprenticeship:

  • This apprenticeship is four years of learning and earning!
  • Apprenticeship 2000 has NO signing contract.
  • Our apprentices earn a Journeyworker’s Certificate from the state of North Carolina.
  • Additionally, our apprentices are awarded a certificate from the USDOL.
  • Our apprentices also earn an AAS degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology from CPCC.
  • Above all, our apprentices are guaranteed a job upon graduation!
  • All partner companies offer a competitive salary!

    • Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page

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