As a parent, you want your teen to have a valuable learning experience so that when they step out of the classroom, they are prepared with the life skills they need to find professional and personal success. What can apprenticeship offer them that other career pathways can’t?

With an apprenticeship your student will:

• Get paid to learn real-world skills
• Earn a college degree with no debt 
• Become ready for career advancement
• Gain experience in an advanced field of interest

High school students are able to start the 4-year apprenticeship program the summer after their junior or senior year. Apprenticeships let students get a jump start on learning career skills and earning money. Students will: 

• Finish high school classes while also starting college classes at no cost
• Earn pay while learning on the job and during time attending college classes 
• Learn skills that are in high demand and that will prepare them for career advancement

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As a parent, you realize navigating adulthood isn’t just about knowledge, but it also includes personal skills. During an apprenticeship, students work with seasoned mentors, and the program is designed to help them learn:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Responsibility
• Leadership

This program has allowed Nathan to combine his educational goals and an apprenticeship in his chosen career field.  He’s using what he learns in the classroom and applying it to what he’s doing on the job. His classes and books are paid for, and he is already investing in a 401K at the age of 18.

Debra Huffines

Mother of Nathan Huffines, a student at Alamance Community College and a 2020 Cohort Apprentice with GKN

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