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The Made in Henderson County Apprenticeship is Henderson County’s premier opportunity for high school graduates to get a jump start on a professional career with local employers. Over the course of three semesters, students can maximize earning potential and gain valuable skills and experience through on-the-job training. At the end of the program students will have earned a certificate in Mechatronics Engineering Technology as an Industrial Manufacturing Production Technician from Blue Ridge Community College at no cost to the student.

• High wage job opportunities: Manufacturing employers pay well above other industries in Henderson County.

• College tuition reimbursement: Want more education opportunities after you finish the program? Many manufacturing employers offer tuition reimbursement to pay for part, or all, of your education at a 2 or 4-year college or university.
• Multiple Career Paths: The Apprenticeship is only the beginning. An apprentice has the opportunity to begin a professional career in a variety of advanced manufacturing fields including, but not limited to:

Henderson County’s Apprenticeship program is simple. You spend one day a week in class at Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) and the rest of the week getting real world, hands-on experience working at one of the host facilities. After three semesters, you walk away from the program with a Mechatronics Engineering Certificate and a job offer.

Sample Program Schedule
First Summer: Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Assessment and Hiring Process
Fall Semester #1: Monday – classes at BRCC, Tues-Fri – working in facility
Spring Semester #1: Monday – classes at BRCC, Tues-Fri – working in facility
Second Summer: No Classes
Fall Semester #2: Mon-Thurs – working in facility, Friday – classes at BRCC

Wage Scale

Yeah, you’ll get an education. And a paycheck too. Here’s how much apprentices make as they progress through the program. Benefits and potential performance bonuses may apply.

The application cycle for the Henderson County Apprenticeship Program 2020 is open.

Application requirements:

• High School Graduate (by end of school year 2020) or GED recipient
• 2.5 Grade Point Average
• Good attendance in school
• Attend information session/open house with parent or guardian
  

Information Session Schedule:

Timeline