Apprenticeships and Work-Based Education
APPRENTICESHIPS
Alamance Community College is proud to offer apprenticeships for youth and adults.
What is an Apprenticeship?
Alamance Community College is partnering with various companies to provide related education to registered apprenticeship programs. The curriculum chosen by the companies is based on industry needs. ACC currently offers A.A.S. Degrees as well as Certificates for apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship programs offered through Continuing Education are not listed here.
What are your Options?
Apprenticeships are different from other training programs in several ways:
- Industry Led – Apprenticeship programs are aligned with industry standards and approved by employer partners.
- Paid Job – Apprenticeships are jobs! Apprentices earn a competitive wage and receive regular pay increases as they progress through the program.
- On-the-Job Training – Apprentices are being trained by seasoned professionals and mentored by a designated coworker.
- Related Instruction – Apprentices receive instruction at Alamance Community College leading to a credential.
- Diversity – Apprenticeship programs are designed to reflect the communities in which they operate.
- Quality & Safety – Apprentices are afforded special worker protections while receiving training.
- Credentials – Apprentices earn a portable, nationally-recognized credential within their industry.
Alamance Community College is proud to offer apprenticeships for youth and adults
in several areas.
Are you ready to learn advanced skills, jump into a stable career, and become a leader?
Alamance Community College provides an avenue through the Apprentice Alamance for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit tuition-free while getting paid to receive on-the-job training.
Apprentice Alamance is a partnership of ABSS, the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce, ACC, and local manufacturing-based companies.
Ready to get started?
Adults for Industrial Development (AID) Program for Adult Apprenticeships
The AID program welcomes adult participants year-round. On-the-job training begins once an applicant receives an apprenticeship offer, although related instruction may be deferred to the next semester. Tuition is typically covered, and hourly pay varies by occupation.
Important Note on Apprenticeships
As apprentices are primarily employees of a company, the apprenticeship cannot commence
until the applicant has received a formal apprenticeship offer from the employer.
The Best Path to Apprenticeship
The best way to become an adult apprentice is by first becoming an ACC student and
then being referred to industry partners for apprenticeship opportunities.
Entry Points for Adult Apprenticeships
- Current ACC Students: Referred to industry partners for apprenticeship opportunities.
- Non-Students: May submit resumes for referral to available apprenticeship opportunities.
Available Apprenticeship Pathways
In the following, there is a list of all available apprenticeship pathways. Although
programs are open to both adults and youth, some companies choose to focus on one
group. As this can change based on industry needs, we refrain from categorizing the
following pathways into youth and adults.
| ACC Program | Occupations | Company |
| Automotive AAS | Automotive Mechanic* | Carolina Nissan |
| Automotive AAS | Automotive Mechanic* | Chapel Hill Tire |
| Automotive AAS | Automotive Mechanic* | Cox Toyota |
| Automotive AAS | Automotive Mechanic* | Cox Motors Inc |
| Automotive AAS | Automotive Mechanic* | Garden Automotive |
| Automotive AAS | Automotive Mechanic* | RJ Automotive |
| Early Childhood Certificate | Early Childhood Educator* | Providence: A Christian Montessori Community |
| Early Childhood Certificate | Teacher Assistant* | Burbrella Learning Academy |
| Electrical Systems AAS | Eletrical Technician* | Managed Generator Services |
| Fire Academy | Fire Fighter* | Burlington Fire Department |
| Horticulture AAS | Greenskeeper* | New Garden Landscape and Nursery |
| Horticulture AAS | Greenskeeper* | Bartlett Tree Experts |
| Horticulture AAS | Greenskeeper* | SiteOne Landscape Supply |
| Horticulture Certificate | Agricultural Service Worker* | Nature's Select Piedmont |
| Horticulture Certificate | Landscape Technician* | The Budd Group |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Barber Heating and Air |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Barlow Scientific |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Boer Brothers |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Brady Services |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Chisholm Service Inc |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Duggins Mechanical |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Fluette Heating & Air |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | J + W Service, Inc. |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Kemco |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Last Call |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | RJR Electric, Heating & Air |
| HVAC AAS | HVAC Mechanic* | Warren-Hay Mechanical |
| IST Certificate | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler* | Brooks Manufacturing Solutions |
| IST Certificate | Maintenance and Repair Worker* | ECI |
| IST Certificate | Maintenance and Repair Worker* | CT Nassau |
| LPN to RN | Registered Nurse Resident* | Cone Health / Alamance Regional Medical Center |
| Machining Certificate | Machine Operator I* | Ametek |
| Machining Certificate | Machine Operator I* | ECI |
| Mechanical Engineering AAS | Mechanical Engineering Technician* | P&S Machining and Fabrication |
| Mechatronics | Electronics Technician* | ABB Inc |
| Mechatronics | Maintenance Mechanic | Elevate Textiles |
| Mechatronics | Mechanic | Shawmut Infinite |
| Mechatronics | Mechanic | Flynt Amtex |
| Mechatronics | Mechatronics Technician | GKN Driveline |
| Mechatronics | Mechatronics Technician | Indulor America LP |
| Mechatronics | Mechatronics Technician | Sandvik Machining Solutions |
| Mechatronics | Mechatronics Technician | Shawmut Park Avenue, LLC |
| Mechatronics | Mechatronics Technician | ECI |
| Mechatronics | Mechatronics Technician CNC Operator and Programmer |
AKG of America |
| Mechatronics | Mechatronics Technician Electro-Mechanical Technician |
Glen Raven |
| Mechatronics | Quality Technician Mechatronics Process Technician |
Technical Precision Plastics |
| Welding AAS | Welder* | AKG |
*Apprenticeship program sponsored by ACC.
Alamance Community College also provides related instruction to the apprenticeship programs of the North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors and the Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina.
Train Your Own Workforce
Join the group of employer partners already taking advantage of apprenticeship programs.
- Invest in employees and develop a relationship filled with loyalty, respect, and support
- Recruit and develop a highly skilled and diverse workforce
- Improve productivity
- Reduce turnover
- Demonstrate investment in the community
According to the US Department of Labor, 93% of apprentices who completed an apprenticeship retain employment.
Apprenticeships are designed to meet the needs of employers. You are welcome to look into the programs we are offering and become an employer partner. If you cannot find a good fit, we are more than happy to work with you on a customized solution.
There are funding opportunities available for most industry sectors.
Questions? Contact Us.
Bettina Akukwe
Associate Vice President, Workforce Engagement
bakukwe514@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4207