Workplace Learning

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Set Yourself Up for Success

Workplace learning provides the tools, connections, and skills needed to enhance your resume through real-world work experience in your field of study. Distinguish yourself from other applicants and gain valuable work experience through a pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or internship.

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Earn College Credits

Higher Starting Salary

Secure Transferable Credentials

Enjoy Economic Mobility

A shorter training program designed to prepare individuals for a Registered Apprenticeship, offering a pathway to explore an industry before committing to a full apprenticeship.  Pre-Apprenticeships are also a recruitment tool businesses use for selecting apprentices, but does not commit the company to the student.

Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunities at SCC

  • Early Childhood Education
    • 2 local child care facilities
  • Maintenance Engineer

    • 1 regional health care company

  • Welder/Fitter
    • 1 local manufacturing company
  • Electrician, Industrial
    • 1 local manufacturing company
  • Production Technologist
    • 1 local manufacturing company

  • Construction Site Supervisor

    • 1 local home-building/renovating organization
  • Pharmacy Technician

 

For information about pre-apprenticeships and to learn more about available opportunities, contact us!

Jason Levister
Phone: (910) 695-3778
Email: levisterj@sandhills.edu

Pre-Apprenticeship Interest Application

Long-term (12-48 months), paid positions that let you earn college credit while getting valuable on-the-job skills at one company. They provide individuals with hands-on experience in high-demand industries while earning a wage and working toward industry-recognized credentials. Apprenticeships are a great way to gain valuable skills, advance your career, and connect with employers looking for skilled professionals.

Apprenticeship Opportunities at SCC

  • Early Childhood Education (Child Care Development Specialist)
    • 5 local early child care facilities
    • 1 local early child care facility
  • Landscape Management Technician (coming soon...currently accepting applications)
    •  1 local Continuing Care Retirement Community
  • Maintenance Engineer
    • 1 regional health care company
    • 1 local home-building/renovating organization
  • Electrician, Industrial
    • 1 local manufacturing company
  • Welder/Fitter
    • 1 local manufacturing company
  • Bookkeeper
    • 1 local accounting business
  • Production Technologist
    • 1 local manufacturing company
    • 1 regional health care company

For information about apprenticeships and to learn more about available opportunities, contact us!

Jason Levister
Phone: (910) 695-3778
Email: levisterj@sandhills.edu

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Flexible, non-degree work experiences that help you explore a career path or gain practical experience in your field. Positions may be paid or unpaid and last a few days or weeks to a couple of months, and be project based.

Internship Opportunities at SCC

For information about internship opportunities, contact:

Jason Levister
Phone: (910) 695-3778
Email: levisterj@sandhills.edu

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Partner with Sandhills Community College to develop a skilled and job-ready workforce through workplace learning programs such as internships, apprenticeships, and other workplace learning opportunities. By collaborating with us, you can connect with emerging talent, train future employees, and address your industry's workforce needs. Our team will work with you to create customized solutions that align with your business goals and provide students with hands-on experience in real-world settings.

Let’s work together to build a stronger talent pipeline for your organization. Contact us today to learn more about partnership opportunities! 

Jason Levister
Phone: (910) 695-3778
Email: levisterj@sandhills.edu

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