NCRWA Pre-Apprenticeship Program
What is the NCRWA GO WATER! Pre-apprenticeship Program?
The NCRWA GO WATER! Pre-apprenticeship Program is a 6-week, summer program that introduces participants, ages 16 to 24, to water and wastewater career pathways. By participating in the pre-apprenticeship, you will gain direct entry into the NCRWA Water and Wastewater Systems Operations Specialist Registered Apprenticeship program upon successful completion of the 6-week pre-apprenticeship program, completion of a high school diploma or equivalency and are 18 years old.
NCRWA GO WATER! Pre-apprenticeship consists of 2 phases:
Phase I: Participants complete skill and interest assessments, take part in basic job readiness training, and are introduced to the water industry. (3 weeks, min. 4 hours per day)
Phase II: Participants explore a variety of career options available within the water and wastewater industry, take part in job shadowing experiences, and participate in worksite tours. (3 weeks, min. 4 hours per day)
WHO SHOULD APPLY? High school juniors and seniors, adult high school students, or high school equivalency students, 16-24 years old. Applicants must be able to commit and complete the entire 6-week program.
HOW DO I APPLY? Apply HERE or request an application by emailing: carolynbynum@ncrwa.org .
Applications accepted until February 15th, 2022
The NCRWA GO WATER! Pre-apprenticeship Program is a 6-week, summer program that introduces participants, ages 16 to 24, to water and wastewater career pathways. By participating in the pre-apprenticeship, you will gain direct entry into the NCRWA Water and Wastewater Systems Operations Specialist Registered Apprenticeship program upon successful completion of the 6-week pre-apprenticeship program, completion of a high school diploma or equivalency and are 18 years old.
NCRWA GO WATER! Pre-apprenticeship consists of 2 phases:
Phase I: Participants complete skill and interest assessments, take part in basic job readiness training, and are introduced to the water industry. (3 weeks, min. 4 hours per day)
Phase II: Participants explore a variety of career options available within the water and wastewater industry, take part in job shadowing experiences, and participate in worksite tours. (3 weeks, min. 4 hours per day)
WHO SHOULD APPLY? High school juniors and seniors, adult high school students, or high school equivalency students, 16-24 years old. Applicants must be able to commit and complete the entire 6-week program.
HOW DO I APPLY? Apply HERE or request an application by emailing: carolynbynum@ncrwa.org .
Applications accepted until February 15th, 2022
The North Carolina Rural Water Association will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years or older. The NCRWA will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the code of federal regulations, part 30.
