Internships, Apprenticeships & Job Shadowing

DPR Construction Apprenticeship Program

​​Certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), the apprenticeship program offers valuable training from experienced DPR builders. Participants are taught essential construction techniques, including blueprint reading, math, and communication, before diving into trade-specific paths such as concrete, drywall, or electrical. Graduates then apply their knowledge directly on DPR project sites.

Full Futures Internship 

What is Full Futures?

Full Futures is a multi-year commitment from community partners to advance the school nutrition environment within Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. Full Futures works to ensure all students are well nourished and ready to thrive at school and in life. You can learn more about Full Futures here.

Student Eligibility: Junior or Senior status

Have successfully completed at least 2 CTE credits within the same pathway/program area of Culinary Arts or Agriculture pathway; one of which is the concentrator credit based on the CMS CTE Pathway Document.

Attendance record, academic standard, teacher recommendations, and discipline referrals will be reviewed.

Must have dependable transportation (CMS does not provide transportation)

Available to complete 120 hours between September 23 and January 23

Upon successful completion of 120 hours and the required paperwork, interns will receive:

1 CTE course credit

$1500 stipend at the end of the internship. NOTE: Stipend is processed 4-6 weeks after hours are confirmed. If student could not complete 120 hours for some reas

Scale Internship

Helping students succeed by providing an immersive internship experience within Scott Clark Toyota.

The SCALE internship program is designed to bring a motivated group of students with diverse backgrounds and perspectives together to grow their skills and benefit non-profit organizations in our community. 

Navigate Internship - Fall 2024 Internship Cohort

Fully Involved. As a public private partnership liaison program, Navigate is committed to maintaining the integrity of the hospitality industry by building tomorrow's workforce. Navigate provides the training that will allow access to above livable wage employment options for low-income high-potential communities.

The long-term objective is to improve the social-economic trajectory. Navigate is the vehicle that connects qualified talent with the rising need for job placement in the hospitality industry. The program works with corporate partners to strategically align industry needs with youth development. Navigate provides both classroom and on-site kitchen experience.

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Navigate program modules currently include:

• Culinary Training

• Industry Recognized Certification

• Paid Work - Site Placement​

• Soft Skills Coaching

• Interview Skills and Professional Development

• Personal Life Plan Coaching

• Workplace Communication

• Teamwork and Team Building Skills

• Professional Etiquette Development

• Financial Literacy & Banking

• Personal Branding

YearUp Charlotte

Year Up Charlotte is currently admitting students for its inaugural class launching August 2019, and is located on the campus of Central Piedmont Community College. Year Up offers an intensive, one-year program for young adults, ages 18-24, combining professional coaching, hands-on skill development, and internships at some of America’s top companies. As college students, our young adults have access to the library, tutoring resources, and other services offered by the college, in addition to the services offered by Year Up. As students work toward completing a degree at Central Piedmont Community College. Year Up provides them with coaching, and skill development in track specialties such as Helpdesk/Desktop Support and Customer Service, preparing 40 graduates to launch a meaningful career in a year. 

• 18-29 years old

• Eligible to work in the US

• Can pass criminal, background screening

• Interested in a career in Application Development, Cyber Security or Project Management

• Can make a schedule commitment Monday-Friday; 8:30am-4pm for 12 months 

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Dual Enrollment

Technician Program (Airframe & Powerplant)

Who – Aviation Institute of Maintenance is the largest Aviation Maintenance school in the country with 14 campuses nationwide and nearly 4,000 students.

What – FAA approved curriculum qualifies students to sit for exams needed earn Aviation Maintenance Technician(AMT) Certifications with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

When – 21 month program

• • Dual Enrollment Class Schedule - Tuesday-Thursday 2:30pm-4:45pm

  • Regular Class Schedule - Monday – Thursday from 7:30am-2pm or 5pm-11:30pm

Where – Our Charlotte campus is located at 7421 E Independence Blvd in Charlotte. This is a 51,000 sq. ft. building of which 25,000 sq. ft., is an airplane hangar housing 7 aircraft including a Learjet and a helicopter.

Why – There is currently a high demand for AMT’s which is projected to grow by 6% in next 10 years with a median pay of $32/hr.

How - Our Dual Enrollment high school program allows students in high school to take 4 of the 17 required courses while still being a junior or senior in high school.

• • No cost to them or the school. This program saves a student 5 months of time and over $11,000 in costs.

  • Course descriptions of BLK01(WC312X0AM1), BLK02(WC312X0AM2), BLK03(WC312X0AM3) and BLK04(WC312X0AM4) are located on page 140 of the catalog.