Surry-yadkin Works
College University
Why pick this one
Surry-Yadkin Works connects high school students with paid pre-apprenticeships, college credit, industry-recognized credentials, and local business placements.
Best for
- Surry County and Yadkin County high school juniors, seniors, and super seniors seeking paid career experience
- Students seeking industry-recognized credentials alongside high school or college credit
- Students seeking paid apprenticeships with classroom instruction and a national Journeyworker credential
- Employers seeking workforce development partnerships and apprenticeship candidates
- Students needing assistance with pre-apprenticeship travel expenses
Look elsewhere if
- People seeking a conventional four-year degree program rather than work-based learning
- Applicants who are not pursuing career training or employer-connected education
Specialties
- paid high school pre-apprenticeships
- registered apprenticeships
- work-based learning placements
- industry-recognized credential pathways
- educator exchange programs
Certifications
- OSHA 10-Hour Training
- national Journeyworker credential
What makes them different
- Pre-apprenticeships provide high school credit, college credit, industry-recognized credentials, and financial assistance for travel.
- Eligible pre-apprentices can receive up to $500 per semester in stipends and up to $500 per semester for travel expenses.
- Apprenticeships combine paid work experience, classroom instruction, wage increases, and a portable nationally recognized credential.
- High school students entering qualifying pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship programs may receive tuition and registration fee coverage through Surry Community College.
- The program connects Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Surry County Schools, Yadkin County Schools, Surry Community College, and local business partners.
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 612 E Main St, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041-8622
- Phone
- 13364017820
- Website
- https://www.surryyadkinworks.org
Services
- pre-apprenticeships
- apprenticeships
- job shadowing
- internships
- co-ops
- work-study programs
- business and education engagement
- career training