Apprenticeships Pcc
What is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation.
Which is it? College or Apprenticeship Earn while you learn Contract signed Specific job-related training/skills 4-9 weeks of classes per year 8 months of classes per year Tuition fees paid by student Provides on-the-job training Tuition cost $$$$ a year Tuition costs $$$ a year Training lasts 2-4 years Job found after training
Professional mechanic “The more I was discouraged by my friends, the more I wanted to prove that I could do it!” says Nikki. She and her brothers like to spend time on the weekends fixing her boyfriend’s car and her cousin’s motorcycle. “When I was younger, in the back of my mind, I always wanted to be a mechanic.” Nikki’s mom really wants her to go into nursing, but Nikki prefers the chances she’s been given at the local garage while working on the weekends. Nikki’s boyfriend gets grief from the football team about Nikki knowing more about cars than he does. However, she has saved him hundreds of dollars on labor. Nikki’s experience has obviously taught her a lot, but she will soon have to make some career decisions. What programs or classes could lead to apprenticeship? Where is an apprenticeship program for this career dream?
Hair stylist “Having a lively personality is a bonus for me,” says L.C. as he talks about why he’s considering a career in the entertainment industry as a hairstylist. “I would to move to L.A. or NYC and work in large stage productions or even televisions or movies.” L.C. is in a community theatre group to gain experience with hairstyling. However, he isn’t allowed to cut anyone’s hair just yet. What programs or classes could lead to apprenticeship? Where is an apprenticeship program for this career dream?
What programs or classes could lead to apprenticeship? construction “I like to stand back when a project is all done and think about how it started off with a pile of wood and ended up being something people really want to own,” says Lucas with a big grin on his face. Standing beside the newly painted garden shed, he and his friends just finished for a neighbor. “Now I am looking for a bigger challenge. My uncle is putting up a new garage in his backyard, but he is worried about getting good work for a reasonable cost. I think he will give me the work, but he’s not crazy about me being the boss.” What programs or classes could lead to apprenticeship? Where is an apprenticeship program for this career dream?
Electrician A lot of 16 year olds might not look forward to helping their father rewire the basement during a renovation of their house on a Saturday morning, but Latricia see the experience as part of her plan to become an electrician. “I’ve always been fascinated by electricity,” she says. “Being an electrician would be a great job choice because of the variety of places I could work,” explains Latricia. A lot of local home builders are looking for electricians as well as industries. “It would be great to own a company that was in demand!” What programs or classes could lead to apprenticeship? Where is an apprenticeship program for this career dream?