Apprenticeships / Co-op Programs

Apprenticeships:
Apprentice programs use real-world workplace learning environments to train students. In the workplace, students learn through hands-on experience with the help of mentors. Students develop competencies in technical and related areas, including math, science, communications, and problem solving.

Craven Community College, B/S/H Appliances, Craven County Schools, and the Department of Labor operate one of only two “school-to-work” programs in the state approved by the Registered Apprenticeship Program. Students who successfully complete this program earn a diploma or degree in Manufacturing Technology, as well as Journeyman Credentials from the Department of Labor.

The apprentice program is competitive and begins in high school. After graduating from high school, participating students attend Craven Community College and work at B/S/H/ until they successfully complete the program requirements and workplace training. In some cases, qualified students receive job credentials when they complete their program.

Co-operative Education:
Co-operative Education (COE) at Craven Community College integrates classroom study with a planned, faculty-supervised practical work experience in an industrial, business, governmental, or service-sector job.

Who is Eligible?
Degree-seeking students whose curriculum allows credit for work experiences can participate.

What are the requirements?
Students must:
· Be employed in a work experience that directly relates to their program of study
· Work the entire semester an average of 10 hours a week for one semester hour of credit
· Participate in new learning experiences on the job
· Have a minimum of 12 semester hours completed
· Cannot be self-employed or supervised by a family member

How do you sign up for Co-op?
Students employed in their field of study should contact an academic advisor to ensure that the job is suitable for co-operative education credit and to register for the appropriate COE course. A faculty member who teaches in the student’s program of study will supervise the co-op experience. Credit for work experience requires documentation of hours worked, supervisor evaluation, learning objectives, etcetera.

Work Experience at NAVAIR

Students in specific majors may qualify for coop opportunities at the Naval Air Depot at Cherry Point Marine Corp Air Station.

You can learn more about what students need to do to apply; announcements for the WG trades and the GS positions as well as get the application guidelines doc containing links for Adobe Acrobat Reader as well as the federal application form OF612 and the OF306.