HAVE YOU STARTED ASKING YOURSELF “WHERE DO I GO AFTER I GRADUATE?”

Typical routes after high school: 4-Year University 2-Year College Technical Certification Start to work!

IS AN APPRENTICESHIP RIGHT FOR ME?

Are you good at math?

Do you enjoy working with your hands?

Do you want to sit behind a desk all day?

Yes!

Yes!

No!

17 students are currentlyemployed as apprentices withfive companies in Rockingham County.

of Americans believe manufacturing is very important to economic prosperity90%

2. Technology development center3. Energy production facility4. Healthcare facility5. Retail center6. Communications hub7. Financial institution

Manufacturing Facility#1

Source: 2015 Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Public Perception of Manufacturing Study

If given an opportunity to create 1,000 new jobs in

their community, manufacturing tops the

list.

Manufacturing Does Matter

CNC Machinist/Machinist Welding Technician Electronics Technician Quality Technician Tool & Die Journeyman Machine Assembly & Repair Automation Technician Metrologist Robotics Technician Mechanical Assembly Electrical Assembly Knitting Mechanic Maintenance Mechanic

CAREER JOBS AVAILABLE

Partner CompaniesABCO Automation

AMCORCulp Home Fashions

BridgestoneFrontier Spinning

Hennies AutomotiveKeystone Foods

Machine SpecialtiesPine Hall Brick

RugerSmith Carolina

Sponsor OrganizationsRockingham Economic Development

Eden Economic DevelopmentReidsville Economic DevelopmentReidsville Chamber of Commerce

Western Rockingham Chamber of CommerceReset Rockingham

Rockingham County SchoolsRockingham Community College

NC Dept. of CommerceWorkforce Development Board

WHAT MAKES AN APPRENTICESHIP?Employer Involvement is Integral•Employer is the foundation for the program and provider of OJT.•6400-8000 hours OJT learning

Related College Instruction•Tuition and books are free to the student.•1600 hours of college education

Rewards for Skill Gains•Increased earnings•Increased job opportunity

Credentials •Associate’s degree•Journeyman certificate from the US DOL & State of NC

APPRENTICESHIP (AFTER SUCCESSFUL PRE-APPRENTICESHIP)

First Year (High School

Senior)

• ½ Day High School

• ½ Day hands-on training at company

First through Fourth Year

(RCC)

• 1 Day/Week Community College (paid)

• 4 Days/Week hands-on training at company

Earnings

• Paid for work hours

• Paid for school hours

Tuition• State of North Carolina pays Community College Tuition

Job• Exceptional Employment opportunities upon completion

• 40 hours week Paid (school and work)

SELECTION GUIDELINES For High school minimum GPA 2.5

RCC Placement Test or Equivalent

Math 1, Math 2 & Math 3

Attendance (No more than 5 absences per year)

Eligible for work in the United States

Recommended courses

Physics Drafting Technology, Engineering & Design Robotics Computer Application Courses Automotive Technology Any RCC class in the Applied and

Industrial Technology Dept.

APPRENTICE COMPENSATION

Year 1 $9.00

Year 2 $10.00

Year 3 $11.50

Year 4: $13.50

Approx$125,000

Scholarship

TO GET STARTED……..

#1 Attending an Open House is the first requirement to being awarded pre- apprenticeship!! Must be accompanied by parent or guardian

#2 Submit RockATOP and RCC Application #3 Must be INVITED INDIVIDUALLY to attend 4-night Invitational

Students invest 15 hours (4 evenings)

See multiple companies in partnership

Work on projects and work with teams

Chance to see if this fits student passion and

career goals

Must complete RCC application and placement test.

INVITATIONAL (FEBRUARY)

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP 6

Wee

ks Work for one of the companies interested in you

Earn Money and

college credits

Dec

isio

n Is this the right fit for both student & employer

ROCKATOP-TIMELINE (2017-18 PROGRAM – WATCH SCHOOL EMAIL FOR SPECIFIC DATES THIS YEAR)

School Presentations and Student Recruiting

Open Houses at member companies

(Students and parents/guardians are required to attend with

students)

Applications Review/

Selection

InvitationalFour day program after school - testing and screening selected applicants

Signing Ceremony• produced as a consortium• Big signing ceremony, logo shirts, families invited, local politicians, and educators

Student Presentations of

projects• To management team• Employer logo gifts to

students

Six weeks•Paid for 40 hours per week, work a project that employer defines.

•Students will earn $9.00 per hour•Two courses at RCC(Blue Print Reading & Industrial Safety)•Employers responsible for books and tuition

DATES: 6/8-8/3

August •Apprenticeships begin at employers• Half day at school/Half day at work

Application DEADLINE- December 15Official Transcript must be submitted with Application.

Invitations to Pre-Apprentice

Letters are sent out

Pre-Apprenticeship – if selected• Start earning money!• Two college courses• Paid for training and class hours• Hands-on training

Invitational• 4 nights (must be there every night!)• Projects and testing to help you determine is

this for you?• Be on time!

Applications• Must apply to RockATOP AND RCC.• Official transcript is required

Open House• You must attend at least

one• Your parent/guardian must

be with you• Opportunity to tour the

companyInterested?• Do you like to make things

happen?• Are you a hands on person?• Want to start your career?• Sign up for information at

school presentation.• Talk to your school CDC. • Watch school email for

continuing information.

BECOMING AN APPRENTICE

APPRENTICESHIP SIGNING CEREMONY AUGUST 14TH

NEXT STEPS – IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!

1. Sign the interest log at the one of the tables outside this meeting.2. Pick up an information sheet outlining your next steps.3. Notify your Career Development Coordinator of your interest in this

program.4. Begin watching your school email daily to learn about the open houses

scheduled for October and November. (You must attend AT LEAST ONE with a parent.)

5. Watch the RockATOP bulletin board that will go up near your CDC office in your school for deadlines and details.