What is NCTAP?

• The North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP) is an apprenticeship program designed to develop experts needed in the modern workforce. The program, based in North Carolina’s Triangle area, focuses on integrated basic training which develops technical, methodological, and social skills. The core training program utilizes a hands-on approach to develop skills across a wide range of disciplines.
  Starting in the 11th grade of high school, this four-year program is divided into modules, with classes leading to an Associate’s Degree (AAS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Automotive Systems Technology at Wake Tech Community College, OR Mechatronics Engineering Technology at Vance Granville Community College AND paid, on-the-job training at participating Triangle employers.

NCTAP Selection Process

• Candidates must complete each of the seven phases in succession. See the timetable below:
   

  • Phase One – attend a presentation on NCTAP at your school in the fall of your junior year of high school

  • Phase Two – attend one or more NCTAP Partner Facility Tours in December and January

  • Phase Three – at our invitation, attend a four-day, after-school orientation in the spring

  • Phase Four – if selected for the Pre-Apprenticeship, gain admission to area community colleges participating in NCTAP

  • Phase Five – if selected, attend a six-week, paid summer Pre-Apprenticeship

  • Phase Six – offer of full NCTAP apprenticeship to the best candidates, starting in your senior year of high school (outstanding recent graduates may also be considered)

  • Phase Seven – successful completion of four-year NCTAP apprenticeship and start of your career

NCTAP Timeline

• • November/December – NCTAP partners visit high schools

  • December/January – Students & parents attend partner facility tours

  • April – Selected students attend four-day after-school Orientation at partner facilities

  • Spring – Selection process for summer Pre-Apprenticeships

  • June-August– Six-week, paid Pre-Apprenticeships at partner companies

  • August – Signing ceremony for students chosen for four-year NCTAP apprenticeships

  • Upon high school graduation – Full-time apprenticeship begins

City of Raleigh Summer Internships

The City of Raleigh is providing the Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program. There are in-person and virtual options (Business & Finance, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment Marketing) available. 

RSYEP Website: 

Application: 

Interview:  

Offering internships to students.  Contact Taylor Rogers at trogers@iqcontracting.net for details.  Address is 632 Pershing Road, Raleigh, NC 27608, 919-832-5111.  Their specialty is concrete. 

Habitat Wake is seeking individuals to participate in our Summer of Service internship program. As a Habitat Wake intern, you will select a concentration track and commit to working alongside staff and volunteers to gain new skills. Your positive attitude and volunteer spirit will help support Habitat Wake’s mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. 

Areas of Focus

• New home construction 

• Office-based projects 

Volunteer Benefits: 

• Hands-on experience in one of Habitat Wake’s core program areas 

• Opportunities to build your leadership, project management and time management skills 

• Exposure to the operations and administration of a non-profit organization 

• Opportunities for networking with diverse members of the community 

• A certificate of program completion to add to your portfolio and resume 

• Opportunities to be involved in future Habitat Wake special events 

Note: This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. 

Habitat Wake’s Summer of Service is a great opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their resume and build experience in the non-profit field. Click HERE to connect to their website.

Contact:

Valerie Padilla

valerie.padilla@habitatwake.org

919.744.2423 

Looking for an internship click on the Indeed High School Internship button to research and apply.

The Summer Social Justice Academy (SSJA) is an intensive three-week paid hybrid summer experience for youth to explore how to respond to some of society’s most pressing issues. Curriculum topics include mental health, access to high-quality education, contact with the criminal justice system, and economic opportunities. Students will gather for a two-and-a-half day in-person opening ceremony and orientation, followed by two weeks of virtual content. The Academy will close with an in-person day of celebration and next steps. You can learn more about the Academy.

Some important program details:

• We are recruiting rising 9th through 12th graders

• Students will be paid $250.00 to participate

• The deadline to apply is this Friday, April 28th at 11:59pm!

a Triangle-based nonprofit, teaching students how to find their place in the service community through coaching, seed funding for initiatives, providing resources/networks, and a team, amongst other things. We hope to foster a life-long passion in service for high schoolers to have a community-oriented mindset, educate themselves on nonprofit topics, and access career/professional development in and out of the nonprofit sector.

Who are eligible to apply All current 9th-11th graders.

 Below are the different components of the fellowship program:

• Internship: Be matched/paired with a host nonprofit you will intern with. You will be working with them on a day-to-day basis.

• Impact Initiative: You will host many small projects, and a larger Impact Initiative, to benefit your host nonprofit. This can range from events, campaigns, and fundraisers that GSF will help you organize.

• Article: Each fellow will complete an article to showcase their successes and where they’ve grown.

• Weekly Assignments & Book: To support personal and professional development, we have a curriculum with weekly assignments to help market yourself to employers/colleges, learn more about the nonprofit sector, and create healthy habits.

• Participation: Key piece to all five previous categories. Following our leadership principles and having a high level of involvement is expected of fellows.

You can find more information about our program (including nonprofits you can be paired with) from our one-pager and 2023-2024 syllabus. Time commitments can range per week depending on the internship, but it usually ranges from 5-10 hours/week.

Application: Young Nonprofit Fellowship Application

Applications are due by June 7th, 2024