{"id":1265,"date":"2015-10-19T19:55:04","date_gmt":"2015-10-19T19:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blum.winslow.hutman.net\/?page_id=1265"},"modified":"2025-10-09T15:02:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:02:37","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/about\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Answers to our most popular questions uncovered here"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is my first step to becoming an apprentice with Apprenticeship2000?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]We work closely with guidance counselors in the local high schools. Please talk with your guidance counselor.<br \/>\nIf we have an Apprenticeship 2000 presentation at your school, attend it for more information.<br \/>\nThen fill out an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/gs\/\">interest form<\/a>, this is the first step.<br \/>\nVisit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/about\/our-process\/\">process page<\/a>\u00a0for more details.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I get accepted for an orientation?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Apprenticeship 2000 is considering the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete courses in algebra and geometry.<\/li>\n<li>Attend the open house.<\/li>\n<li>Be willing to learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I get chosen for a six-week summer pre-apprenticeship?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]First, you must attend an orientation. The orientation is basically a job interview. You will be tested on your math skills and mechanical abilities. The top performers during the orientations are selected for our summer pre-apprenticeship. You must be motivated and willing to learn![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;When will I know if I&#8217;ve been chosen for a six-week summer pre-apprenticeship?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Students will be notified in early April of Apprenticeship 2000&#8217;s decision on their acceptance into the six-week pre-apprenticeship. This is dependent on your performance in the orientation.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How will I know if I am chosen for an apprenticeship?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]The top performers during the summer pre-apprenticeship will be offered a position in Apprenticeship 2000&#8217;s four-year apprenticeship program! You will be informed during the last days of the six-week pre-apprenticeship.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Does Apprenticeship 2000 provide housing?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]No.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Where is your training facility?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Apprenticeship 2000 is comprised of several partnership companies and the local community college in the Charlotte, NC region.<br \/>\nEach company conducts training within their own facility.<br \/>\nSee our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apprenticeship2000.com\/partners\/\">Partners&#8217; page<\/a>\u00a0for locations.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;I&#8217;ve graduated high school already; can I still apply for an apprenticeship with Apprenticeship 2000?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]No, our apprenticeship program is primarily a youth apprenticeship. Apprenticeship 2000 works closely with local high schools to select candidates for our apprenticeship program. However, some Apprenticeship 2000 partner companies may allow their current employees to apply for our apprenticeship program (as an adult apprentice) if they&#8217;ve been employed by that company for at least one year.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already graduated from high school and are now interested in an apprenticeship, we encourage you to ask your local community college about apprenticeships that are available to you.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;As a parent, can I sign my child up?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]We encourage students to take the initiative to sign themselves up. We look for interested and motivated students to teach. Think of this as a first impression for a job. As parents, you should, and certainly will, be involved in the process. But, if the student has no desire to take advantage of this opportunity, they are starting off on the wrong foot. For more information, please check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/about\/parents\/\">Parent&#8217;s Page<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I get accepted as an apprentice if I send you my resume?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]No, due to our unique selection process we do not accept resumes. We work closely with local participating high schools to find qualified individuals for our apprenticeship program. If you&#8217;ve already graduated high school and are now interested in an apprenticeship, we encourage you to contact your local community college and ask about other apprenticeship opportunities in your area.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What trades are offered by Apprenticeship 2000?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]The trades offered by Apprenticeship 2000 partners include: CNC Machinist, Injection Molding Processor, Machine Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Mold Maker, Quality Control Technician, Tool &amp; Die Maker, and Welder\/Fabricator.<br \/>\nEach partner company has their own needs and offer trades accordingly.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Will I be hired once I graduate from this apprenticeship program?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, Apprenticeship 2000 partners guarantee employment upon completion of this apprenticeship program.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Frequently Asked Questions [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is my first step to becoming an apprentice with Apprenticeship2000?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]We work closely with guidance counselors in the local&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1161,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1265","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1265"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53818,"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1265\/revisions\/53818"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/apprenticeship2000.com\/zwp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}