Engineering Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Program
About The Position
Regional employers are offering rising high school juniors, seniors and graduating seniors who are students in the tri-county area the opportunity to "learn and earn." Youth apprentices receive paid on-the-job training along with related classroom instruction at Trident Technical College. The costs associated with the youth apprenticeship college courses are covered by the program for students who are hired by participating companies. THIS IS A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM AND APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE FULL TWO YEARS IF THEY ARE HIRED. THE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP IS NOT AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM. The following engineering youth apprenticeships will be offered in 2026: -Engineering Assistant -Civil CAD Design Students who participate in and complete the two-year program will receive: Two years of paid employment and mentoring from an industry professional College credit from TTC free of charge National credential from the U.S. Department of Labor Two years of work experience Marketable skills for life
Requirements
- To be eligible for a two-year youth apprenticeship, a student must: To start the process, students must complete and submit all sections of the Youth Apprenticeship Application Packet, including proof of qualifying scores on the ACCUPLACER Placement Test.
- YOUTH APPRENTICES WHO ARE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL MUST BE ABLE TO ARRANGE AN "EARLY OUT" OR A "LATE IN" TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR WORK AND COLLEGE COURSE SCHEDULE.
Benefits
- Two years of paid employment and mentoring from an industry professional
- College credit from TTC free of charge
- National credential from the U.S. Department of Labor
- Two years of work experience
- Marketable skills for life
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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