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Wake Tech Apprenticeship, powered by WakeWorks®, supports both apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. Each type of apprenticeship has specific requirements and pathways for apprentices to gain on-the-job experience and related technical education at Wake Tech:
- Wake Tech-initiated apprenticeships
Local businesses partner with Wake Tech to establish and develop their Registered Apprenticeship program. - Employer-initiated apprenticeships
Local businesses establish and develop their own Registered Apprenticeship program and designate Wake Tech as the provider of related technical instruction. - Youth apprenticeships
Wake Tech partners with NC Triangle Apprenticeship Program to provide related technical instruction for high school students in pre-apprenticeship programs at area businesses. The students must be hired as registered apprentices within 120 days of their high school graduation to continue in the program.
Apprenticeships offers an extraordinary opportunity to get paid while gaining nationally recognized skills and professional credentials. They may work well for veterans leaving active-duty military service, those looking to change careers or people whose jobs are being replaced by technology.
Degree and diploma programs
Admission to Wake Tech is required.
- Accounting
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Automotive Systems Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology (Drafting)
- Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
- Construction Equipment Systems Technology (Gregory Poole)
- Construction Management Technology (Project Manager)
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Electrical Systems Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Geomatics Technology (Surveying)
- HVAC / Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Welding Technology
Professional certifications
A high school transcript or high school equivalency documentation is required.
NOTE: The professional certifications program is not accepting new students for carpentry, electrical or HVAC to allow for an assessment of current apprentice employment opportunities. Wake Tech will review the program in Spring 2025 to determine if courses can be offered in Fall 2025. Students can submit the Notify Me form to learn when courses and apprenticeship opportunities become available. Students can also explore related degree and diploma programs.
Save money - Wake Tech Apprenticeship funds help pay tuition, fees and other expenses.
Earn while you learn - Earn a paycheck plus a nationally recognized credential.
Grow professionally - Gain relevant cutting-edge skills through classroom and on-the-job instruction.
Build a long-term career - Develop lasting connections with employers, co-workers and mentors.
To express your interest in any program, use the interest form to submit your details. Wake Tech Apprenticeship staff will contact you about the next steps. If you have additional questions, email [email protected] or call 919-334-1624.
