Craven Community College works with local employers to customize classroom training to meet employer needs and supplement work-based learning. This collaborative effort enables employers to train employees to fill specific roles. Craven CC or ApprenticeshipNC may:
- Provide crucial support, such as curriculum development, and deliver related instruction to apprentices
- Help develop curricula that allow apprentices to earn diplomas and certifications upon completion
- Offer grant funding available to pay for education assistance for specific industries
- Act as a resource partner for employers in providing the education for apprenticeship
- Become a resource for potential financial aid for apprentices
How apprenticeships benefit businesses
Apprenticeships help employers build a skilled workforce through on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction. We are here to help coordinate with your team to develop a custom registered apprenticeship program that meets your specific needs. Some of the benefits include:
- Reduced turnover & heightened loyalty
- Increased productivity & employee engagement
- Apprenticeships work for businesses of all sizes
- Training supported by your local community college
- Reduced search and recruitment costs
- Improved workforce diversity
- Assistance with grants to cover education and other costs
North Carolina apprenticeship incentives for 2022
The NC General Assembly recently approved $12 million in funding to expand apprenticeship in the state (Session Law 2021-180 Section 6.14). The $12M is being used to provide funds for employers to add new apprentices ages 16-25 based on the following criteria:
- Small businesses within Tier 1 & 2 counties (including Craven County) in sectors with high-demand careers (no more than 500 employees in the location)
- $2,000 per year for employers to onboard and train apprentices
- $2,500 per year for apprentice’s tuition, books, and fees
- Up to $15/hour (non-high school) and up to $14/hour (high school) salary match (50% reimbursement)
- Apprentices must be hired effective July 1, 2022, or later (you may register your apprenticeship program prior to July 1 and enroll apprentices after that date to take advantage of the funding)
- Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and spent by December 31, 2026
- Funding will be coordinated through the NC Community College System
- Pre-apprenticeships are not eligible for these incentives
The high-demand careers include, but are not limited to, the following occupation codes:
- Architecture and Engineering (17-0000)
- Education (25-0000)
- Healthcare Technicians (29-0000)
- Healthcare Support (31-0000)
- Protective Service (33-0000)
- Food Preparation and Service (35-0000)
- Office and Administrative Support (43-0000)
- Construction and Extraction (47-0000)
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repairs (49-0000)
- Production (51-0000)
- Transportation (53-0000)
How to start an apprenticeship
If you are ready to learn more about apprenticeship, reach out to Craven Community College to coordinate a meeting with the apprenticeship consultant. Optionally, you can visit ApprenticeshipNC.com, find your apprenticeship consultant, and work with them to set up your program.
Contact Information
Apprenticeship Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7283