Apprenticeships
You get paid while you learn a skilled career through on-the-job training plus classroom instruction. You work with a company (often for several years) and graduate with credentials and strong experience.
Pros:
Apprenticeships pay you a wage from day one
Real work experience along with education
Industry credentials: many apprenticeships lead to nationally recognized certificates or degrees.
Pathway to good jobs (Employers may hire apprentices full time after completion)
Cons:
Apprenticeships can last up to 4 years
Competitive entry (Spots can be limited)
Led by the N.C. Department of Transportation in partnership with community colleges to give apprentices hands‑on training, classroom instruction, real work experience in transportation‑related engineering and construction fields, and a paid pathway into careers.
A searchable resource maintained by ApprenticeshipNC that lets you explore active Registered Apprenticeship Programs across North Carolina.