NC Tap
NCTAP is an apprenticeship program designed to develop experts needed in the modern workforce. An apprenticeship offers a unique start to a professional career. The program, based in North Carolina's Triangle area, focuses on integrated basic training which develops technical, methodological, and social skills. The core training program utilizes a hands-on approach to develop skills across a wide range of disciplines.Starting in the 11th grade of high school, this 4-year program is divided into modules, with classes leading to an Associate's Degree (AAS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Wake Tech Community College and paid, on-the-job training at participating Triangle employers.
Visit http://www.nctap.org/ for more information or see Mrs. Cole in room 101; email, [email protected].
Visit http://www.nctap.org/ for more information or see Mrs. Cole in room 101; email, [email protected].
Caterpillar
The Caterpillar Assembly Pre-Apprenticeship program is a year and a half program that prepares students for employment specifically at the Caterpillar plant located in Clayton, North Carolina and at other related industries. Eligible high school students will take manufacturing related classes at Johnston Community College three days a week during their junior year spring semester and work/train at Caterpillar during
the summer and leading into their senior year. Caterpillar compensates enrolled students for their time spent working at Caterpillar during the summer (28 hours per week) leading to their senior year and during their senior year (16 hours per week). At the completion of the program, successful graduates will have earned an Assembly Pre-Apprentice Certificate from Johnston Community College, a certificate from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and completed approximately 640-hours of Caterpillar specific on the job training.
the summer and leading into their senior year. Caterpillar compensates enrolled students for their time spent working at Caterpillar during the summer (28 hours per week) leading to their senior year and during their senior year (16 hours per week). At the completion of the program, successful graduates will have earned an Assembly Pre-Apprentice Certificate from Johnston Community College, a certificate from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and completed approximately 640-hours of Caterpillar specific on the job training.