Apprentices are able to earn money on the job as soon as they start the apprenticeship program while also taking college classes at no cost. In fact, students actually get paid for time spent in class. See how you can get a jump start on a promising career, a college degree, and financial stability.

• Get paid for 8,000 hours of one-the-job and classroom training during the 4-year program
• Earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from Guilford Technical Community College
• All tuition, books, and fees for the associate’s degree program are covered, so you graduate debt free
• Have the option after apprenticeship graduation to transfer degree credits to most state four-year universities in order to earn a bachelor’s degree 
• Obtain specialized certification and experience that is recognized and sought by employers
• Many employers offer health insurance, retirement, and paid-time-off benefits to apprentices