Youth Apprenticeships

Two-year apprenticeship opportunities are available in the following areas for 2021:

• Culinary Arts

*Note: All other pathways are now closed. The next hiring cycle will begin in February 2022.

 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

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 Alexis.Parrill@tridenttech.edu.