Regional employers are offering rising high school juniors, seniors and graduating seniors 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.
Youth Apprenticeships
Thank you for your interest in the Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Program. We will begin accepting applications for the next hiring cycle in February 2023. Please check back for updates The annual Information Session will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 from 8:30-noon in building 920 (the College Center) on Thornley Campus.
ACTIVE PATHWAYS FOR 2023:
- Automotive Mechanic (preference given to graduating seniors/must have valid SC driver's license)
- Pre-Nursing (April 1, 2023 application deadline)
- Medical Office Assistant
- Culinary Arts
- Industrial Mechanics (preference given to graduating seniors)
- Machine Tool Technology (preference given to graduating seniors)
- HVAC (preference given to graduating seniors)
- Hotel Operations
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Welding Technician (1 opportunity)
- Networking (1 opportunity)
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering Assistant (2 opportunities)
- Mechanical CAD (1 opportunity)
Students who participate in and complete the two-year program will receive:
- Two years of paid employment and mentoring from an industry professional
- A high school diploma (if not already granted)
- One year of college credit from TTC free of charge
- National credentials from the U.S. Department of Labor
- Two years of work experience
- Marketable skills for life
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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.
*Mechanical Aptitude Test may be required for manufacturing, HVAC and automotive apprenticeships.
*GRADUATING SENIORS MUST FILE FAFSA
- Be a rising junior, senior or graduating senior
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Achieve qualifying ACCUPLACER Placement Test scores*
- Be willing and able to commit to the full two years of the program
- Demonstrate academic readiness and responsibility
- Be legally able to work in the U.S.
For more information, email Ellen.Kaufman@tridenttech.edu or Ashley.Creson@tridenttech.edu.
Click here to watch the Youth Apprenticeship Information Session.
Youth Apprenticeship Success Stories
Important Links
ACCUPLACER Test Score Requirements
Youth Apprenticeship Application - New Fillable PDFs
PLTW Youth Apprenticeship Application - New Fillable PDFs
Youth Apprenticeship Descriptions
For a list of youth apprenticeship occupational pathways, click here.