Success Stories

Success Stories

Apprenticeships benefit both employers and employees. Employers of all sizes can build a talent pipeline that fits their workforce needs. And apprentices can earn progressive wages while learning valuable skills and obtaining nationally recognized credentials. Here are just a few of the successes experienced by employers and apprentices.

AKG of America & Felix Valdez

Apprenticeship is a great option for anyone who wants that hands-on experience. Best of all, I don’...

Cisco Systems Inc. & Sam Burnett

If someone is looking for a career change, they should consider an apprenticeship. It’s an amazing...

ApprenticeshipNC

We work with employers, register programs, register apprentices, and even share possible funding...

Causey Aviation Unmanned Takes Drones to New Heights

Now is an exciting time to be in this field. Our drone pilots today will play a role in developing...

Innovative Systems Group

I recognized that there was a shortage of talent in the cyber security industry. Rather than follow...
Victoria Rose

ECI/RegO & Victoria Rose

The timing of her completion could not be more fitting with National Apprenticeship Week, and...
In photo (L to R): Kathryn Castelloes, Victor Hall, Wyatt Edwards and Wanda Ramos McPherson

Surry-Yadkin Works and Surry County Schools

Apprenticeship is a great opportunity. I got my foot in the door, plus I got a free ride to college...
The apprenticeship program at MSI currently employs 80 apprentices. In photo (L to R): Jay Simmons, apprenticeship manager for MSI; Tammy Simmons, vice president of Marketing and Culture; Rob Simmons, CEO; Eric Craven, apprentice coordinator.

Machine Specialties Inc.

Seeing the spacecraft launch not only gave me pride in MSI as a company, but also pride in myself....

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Greensboro Issue NAW Proclamation

Pre-Apprenticeship Improves Diversity/An Interview with Rebecca Axford, Director of Raleigh-Durham JATC

“There are tremendous benefits for the employer,” says Axford. “Apprenticeship programs often...

Apprenticeship 321

“If you’re working at a job and decide to go back to school on your own, you don’t always have...

Giving Back: Nehemiah Community Empowerment Center

Randi Francis, executive director of the Center, says, “Our apprenticeship program opens doors for...

North Carolina National Guard

“We encourage personnel to learn about apprenticeship and enroll as soon as they are eligible,”...
Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

...I strongly recommend reaching out to the ApprenticeshipNC team. They have tremendous resources...
Anderson Automotive Group

Anderson Automotive Group

Our people grow as leaders, developing their skills as they grow our workforce. The biggest benefit...
R.D. Graham Electric

R.D. Graham Electric

We want our employees to know they are valued, first and foremost.
Warren McCurry

Pike Electric & Warren McCurry

You can do whatever you want in this line of work and go as far as you want. It’s never too late to...
Melinda Locklear

Campbell Soup Co. & Melinda Locklear

Even after only a few short months, Melinda is proving to be a valuable team member by immersing...
Sara Breeggemann

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas

Apprenticeship is a tool to use to hone your skills and learn more and be better. And when we all...
Wake County emergency medical technicians

Wake County EMS

It’s a great opportunity for individuals looking for a good-paying career that doesn’t require them...
Amanda Rhea

Mitchell Community College / Apprenticeship Iredell

There is a significant need for skilled workers in manufacturing in Iredell County, and this...
Greg Brown

Comfort First Heating & Cooling & Greg Brown

The program allows me to learn and earn on the job while also gaining the academic knowledge I need...
Courtney Smith

Machine Specialties Inc. & Courtney Smith

I hope to be a role model for other women who choose apprenticeship.
Levi Murphy

Brady Services & Levi Murphy

The program exceeded my expectations. They gave me everything I needed to get the job done and...
Tammy Simmons

Machine Specialties Inc.

Not a lot of people know this, but North Carolina apprenticeship is being looked at all over the...
Mountain Credit Union logo

Mountain Credit Union

We enjoy being a part of the ApprenticeshipNC because it gives an opportunity to have a different...
Raleigh-Durham Electrical JATC pre-apprentices

Raleigh-Durham Electrical JATC

Many people need a tangible experience to breathe life into the book. They need to know the how and...
Wayne Brothers employees on worksite

Wayne Brothers Companies

The apprenticeship program enables us to ensure our workers have the necessary skills to do the job...
Welder at Buhler

Bühler Aeroglide Raleigh

Work-based learning, hands-on training is key for some people. It’s an amazing way to learn.
Roger Collins

Siemens Energy

There’s no hurdle that cannot be overcome by your company with the assistance of ApprenticeshipNC.
ISG apprentices

Innovative Systems Group

One of the things about apprenticeship that most people don’t realize is that the level of...
Dave Abrams

ComForCare Home Care

Any business can benefit from an apprenticeship program if they want to grow their business.
Champion Credit Union

Champion Credit Union

Our hope is that other financial institutions will join us in creating a pipeline of well-trained...
Stacie Herrera - Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC

Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC & Stacie Herrera

It has allowed me to have personal growth as well as growth within Watson. It truly is the base of...
Veterans in Piping

Veterans in Piping

These people deserve an opportunity because they have chosen to serve our country.
MB Haynes Corp.

MB Haynes Corp.

Watching these apprentices grow, it’s why I get up and come to work every day.
Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc.

We get an opportunity to work with these apprentices and provide them the necessary training and...
Herson Garcia - Hayward Industries

Hayward Industries & Herson Garcia

I think Herson can go as far as he wants to go in life.