Work-Based Education and Apprenticeships

Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Durham Tech partners with internal and external stakeholders to identify growing workforce demands to create Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities for students inside and outside the classroom. These include pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, and on-the-job training.

Students enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program must register for WBL as a part of their program of study.

Register for Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Students must contact their Academic Advisor to apply for the course and meet the following requirements:

  • Complete the WBL application provided by their Academic Advisor

  • Preparing to enter their last semester, or next to last semester before completing their program of study.

  • Have a 2.0 or higher GPA at the time of course enrollment

  • Complete any required Development Education coursework

If you are an employer interested in partnering with Durham Tech to offer Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities, email Micara Lewis Sessoms or call 919-536-7240 ext. 4406.


Apprenticeships

Durham Tech Connect Group PhotoDurham Tech’s Apprenticeship Skills Achievement Program (ASAP) gives students hands-on job experience that fosters skill building, increases job access, and encourages connection with employers.

ASAP is offered in all seven Durham Tech pathways. Students are employed full-time or part-time by the employer while taking applicable courses at Durham Tech.

All apprenticeship programs are registered through ApprenticeshipNC.

Apprenticeships for
Students

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Apprenticeships for Employers

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Employers and Partners

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