have you started asking yourself
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HAVE YOU STARTED ASKING YOURSELF “WHERE DO I GO AFTER I GRADUATE?”
Typical routes after high school: 4-Year University 2-Year College Technical Certification Start to work!
IS AN APPRENTICESHIP RIGHT FOR ME?
Are you good at math?
Do you enjoy working with your hands?
Do you want to sit behind a desk all day?
Yes!
Yes!
No!
17 students are currentlyemployed as apprentices withfive companies in Rockingham County.
of Americans believe manufacturing is very important to economic prosperity90%
2. Technology development center3. Energy production facility4. Healthcare facility5. Retail center6. Communications hub7. Financial institution
Manufacturing Facility#1
Source: 2015 Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Public Perception of Manufacturing Study
If given an opportunity to create 1,000 new jobs in
their community, manufacturing tops the
list.
Manufacturing Does Matter
CNC Machinist/Machinist Welding Technician Electronics Technician Quality Technician Tool & Die Journeyman Machine Assembly & Repair Automation Technician Metrologist Robotics Technician Mechanical Assembly Electrical Assembly Knitting Mechanic Maintenance Mechanic
CAREER JOBS AVAILABLE
Partner CompaniesABCO Automation
AMCORCulp Home Fashions
BridgestoneFrontier Spinning
Hennies AutomotiveKeystone Foods
Machine SpecialtiesPine Hall Brick
RugerSmith Carolina
Sponsor OrganizationsRockingham Economic Development
Eden Economic DevelopmentReidsville Economic DevelopmentReidsville Chamber of Commerce
Western Rockingham Chamber of CommerceReset Rockingham
Rockingham County SchoolsRockingham Community College
NC Dept. of CommerceWorkforce Development Board
WHAT MAKES AN APPRENTICESHIP?Employer Involvement is Integral•Employer is the foundation for the program and provider of OJT.•6400-8000 hours OJT learning
Related College Instruction•Tuition and books are free to the student.•1600 hours of college education
Rewards for Skill Gains•Increased earnings•Increased job opportunity
Credentials •Associate’s degree•Journeyman certificate from the US DOL & State of NC
APPRENTICESHIP (AFTER SUCCESSFUL PRE-APPRENTICESHIP)
First Year (High School
Senior)
• ½ Day High School
• ½ Day hands-on training at company
First through Fourth Year
(RCC)
• 1 Day/Week Community College (paid)
• 4 Days/Week hands-on training at company
Earnings
• Paid for work hours
• Paid for school hours
Tuition• State of North Carolina pays Community College Tuition
Job• Exceptional Employment opportunities upon completion
• 40 hours week Paid (school and work)
SELECTION GUIDELINES For High school minimum GPA 2.5
RCC Placement Test or Equivalent
Math 1, Math 2 & Math 3
Attendance (No more than 5 absences per year)
Eligible for work in the United States
Recommended courses
Physics Drafting Technology, Engineering & Design Robotics Computer Application Courses Automotive Technology Any RCC class in the Applied and
Industrial Technology Dept.
APPRENTICE COMPENSATION
Year 1 $9.00
Year 2 $10.00
Year 3 $11.50
Year 4: $13.50
Approx$125,000
Scholarship
TO GET STARTED……..
#1 Attending an Open House is the first requirement to being awarded pre- apprenticeship!! Must be accompanied by parent or guardian
#2 Submit RockATOP and RCC Application #3 Must be INVITED INDIVIDUALLY to attend 4-night Invitational
Students invest 15 hours (4 evenings)
See multiple companies in partnership
Work on projects and work with teams
Chance to see if this fits student passion and
career goals
Must complete RCC application and placement test.
INVITATIONAL (FEBRUARY)
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP 6
Wee
ks Work for one of the companies interested in you
Earn Money and
college credits
Dec
isio
n Is this the right fit for both student & employer
ROCKATOP-TIMELINE (2017-18 PROGRAM – WATCH SCHOOL EMAIL FOR SPECIFIC DATES THIS YEAR)
School Presentations and Student Recruiting
Open Houses at member companies
(Students and parents/guardians are required to attend with
students)
Applications Review/
Selection
InvitationalFour day program after school - testing and screening selected applicants
Signing Ceremony• produced as a consortium• Big signing ceremony, logo shirts, families invited, local politicians, and educators
Student Presentations of
projects• To management team• Employer logo gifts to
students
Six weeks•Paid for 40 hours per week, work a project that employer defines.
•Students will earn $9.00 per hour•Two courses at RCC(Blue Print Reading & Industrial Safety)•Employers responsible for books and tuition
DATES: 6/8-8/3
August •Apprenticeships begin at employers• Half day at school/Half day at work
Application DEADLINE- December 15Official Transcript must be submitted with Application.
Invitations to Pre-Apprentice
Letters are sent out
Pre-Apprenticeship – if selected• Start earning money!• Two college courses• Paid for training and class hours• Hands-on training
Invitational• 4 nights (must be there every night!)• Projects and testing to help you determine is
this for you?• Be on time!
Applications• Must apply to RockATOP AND RCC.• Official transcript is required
Open House• You must attend at least
one• Your parent/guardian must
be with you• Opportunity to tour the
companyInterested?• Do you like to make things
happen?• Are you a hands on person?• Want to start your career?• Sign up for information at
school presentation.• Talk to your school CDC. • Watch school email for
continuing information.
BECOMING AN APPRENTICE
APPRENTICESHIP SIGNING CEREMONY AUGUST 14TH
NEXT STEPS – IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!
1. Sign the interest log at the one of the tables outside this meeting.2. Pick up an information sheet outlining your next steps.3. Notify your Career Development Coordinator of your interest in this
program.4. Begin watching your school email daily to learn about the open houses
scheduled for October and November. (You must attend AT LEAST ONE with a parent.)
5. Watch the RockATOP bulletin board that will go up near your CDC office in your school for deadlines and details.