Apprenticeship Programs
Schaeffler Apprenticeship Program
Becoming a Schaeffler apprentice is a great way to earn money while you are earning your college degree. As an apprentice, you will combine class time at Northeastern Technical College with on-the-job training that exposes you to real-life work experiences.
What is the Schaeffler Apprenticeship Program?
NETC students who enter the Schaeffler Apprenticeship Program are hired as regular, full-time employees by Schaeffler and enjoy the same excellent benefits offered to other Schaeffler employees including wages, vacation and health care coverage. Apprentices are enrolled as full-time students at NETC where they work to earn an Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology with all college expenses being paid by Schaeffler (books, tuition and supplies).
How long is the program?
The program is 3½ years in length (7,000 hours). Apprentices sign a formal Apprenticeship Agreement with Schaeffler wherein they agree to stay with the company for a minimum of 2 years after completion of the program. This adds up to a total commitment of 5½ years.
What classes do apprentices take?
The education portion of the program follows NETC's requirements for the Associate Degree in Industrial Technology in Machine Tool Technology (with some additional courses selected by Schaeffler). Students attend classes at the college 40 hours per week in the first 6 months and approximately 10-12 hours per week for the next 2 ½ years. Apprentices are required to maintain an overall "C" or better average in their course work.
What is the on-the-job training like?
The on-job-training segment of the program includes in-depth exposure to practically every facet of Schaeffler's manufacturing and/or tooling support operations along with practical training in the skills required for metalworking trades.
What degree and credentials do apprentices earn?
Upon completion of the program, students graduate with an Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology and a Journeyman’s License from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Program Overview
1st 6 months
• ½ day academic and shop theory studies at NETC Cheraw
• ½ day in NETC Schaeffler metalworking projects lab beginning with forming metals using hand tools, followed by learning to use metal forming equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc.
Next 2 ½ years
• 25% at NETC Cheraw, 75% on-the-job training via job rotation in a department at Schaeffler plants.
How do you enter the program?
Schaeffler normally announces the program and conducts their screening in June of each year. Once announced, applicants are asked to apply online at Schaeffler.us
The Schaeffler Apprenticeship Program is registered as part of the National Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (registration number IV-SC-10344).
HIGHLAND Apprenticeship Program
Becoming a HIGHLAND apprentice is a great way to earn some money, while you are taking free, accredited, Industrial Maintenance related, courses. As an apprentice, you will combine class time at Northeastern Technical College with on-the-job training that exposes you to real-life work experiences.
What is the HIGHLAND Apprenticeship Program?
NETC students who enter the HIGHLAND Apprenticeship Program are hired as regular, full-time employees by HIGHLAND. At the beginning of the month, after 30 days of employment, you would enjoy the same excellent benefits offered to other HIGHLAND employees; including wages, paid vacation time off, and health care coverage. Apprentices are enrolled as full-time students at NETC where they work to complete a pre-selected set of courses with all college expenses being paid by HIGHLAND (books, tuition and supplies).
How long is the program?
The program is 1 year in length (420 hours). Apprentices sign a formal Apprenticeship Agreement with HIGHLAND wherein they agree to stay with the company for a minimum of 2 years after completion of the program. This adds up to a total commitment of 3 years.
What classes do apprentices take?
The education portion of the program follows NETC's requirements for the Industrial Maintenance program (with some additional courses selected by HIGHLAND). Students attend classes at the college approx. 20 hours per week. Apprentices are required to maintain an overall "C" or better average in their course work.
What is the on-the-job training?
The on-the-job-training segment of the program includes in-depth exposure to practically every facet of HIGHLAND's manufacturing operations, along with practical training in the skills required for a Technical position in the Industrial Maintenance area.
What degree and credentials do apprentices earn?
Upon completion of the program, students will have acquired 34 credit hours of college courses and a Journeyman's License from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Program Overview
1st Year • ½ day academic and shop theory studies at NETC Cheraw • ½ day (4-hours) while in school and full day (8 hours) when not in class in the HIGHLAND facility, shadowing an experienced technician
Upon completion of the required courses, you will work full time in the HIGHLAND facility.
How do you enter the program?
HIGHLAND will announce the program and conduct their screening in June of each year. Once announced, applicants are asked to apply online or in person at SC Works, 460 Highway 9 West, Bennettsville, SC
The HIGHLAND Apprenticeship Program is registered as part of the National Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
Duke Energy Internship Program
The Craft Intern Program
The Craft Intern Program is a work-study program designed to attract the most promising community college talent and to optimally provide a career opportunity within power plant operations at Duke Energy. This work-study program is designed to provide students an introduction to the business of power plant operations, support the student's completion of a targeted two-year Associate Degrees, and help guide them in their career decisions. Additionally, this training provides more versatile, diverse, better trained, and immediately productive entry-level employees for the utility industry.
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