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Pre-apprenticeship is yet another program offered by the SC Technical College System designed to build a talent pipeline for business and industry in our state.
Pre-apprenticeship programs are custom-designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in apprenticeship programs. These programs have many benefits for both employers and participants. For participants, they provide the knowledge and skills training needed for specific jobs and industries and are especially helpful to individuals who may have barriers to employment, such as underrepresented populations. Employers also benefit by getting screened, trained employees who are ready to work, saving them recruiting time and resources, and reducing turnover rates.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, pre-apprenticeship is a program or set of services designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program. These programs promote a diverse and skilled workforce and prepare participants to meet the basic qualifications for entry into an apprenticeship through:
• An approved training curriculum based on industry standards
• Educational and pre-vocational services
• Hands-on-training in a simulated lab experience or through volunteer opportunities
• Assistance in applying to apprenticeship programs
Step One – Meet with an Apprenticeship Carolina consultant to develop and design the pre-apprenticeship program
Step Two – Submit pre-apprenticeship program to Apprenticeship Carolina for approval
Step Three – Begin delivering your pre-apprenticeship training and building your talent pipeline
There are many pre-apprenticeship providers across the state offering a wide variety of programs.
Pre-apprenticeship Provider |
Program |
| AMIKids Beaufort | Carpenter |
| Carolina Cool | HVAC Technician/Service Installer |
| Columbia Urban League | Career Ready Leader |
| Dependable Service | Plumber |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Healthcare Pre-Apprenticeship Training Hospitality Pre-Apprenticeship Training Manufacturing/Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Training |
| Greenville Technical College | Lockheed Martin Pre-Apprenticeship Training |
| Midlands Technical College | Entry-level Healthcare Training Construction Craft Laborer Software Engineer |
| Orangeburge-Calhoun Technical College | Line Maintainer |
| Richland County School District | Transportation Health Sciences Digital Arts Pre-Engineering Business, Marketing, Finance Hospitality and Culinary Agriculture and Natural Resources Construction & Manufacturing IT |
| Richland Two School District | EMT Bootcamp |
| SC Regional Housing Authority No. 3 | Property Maintenance Technician |
| South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation | HVAC Simulator Training |
| Spartanburg Community College | CNA Operation Workforce Training Injection Molding |
| Tri-County Technical College | ECG Heavy Equipment Linework Manufacturing Works |
| Trident Technical College | Culinary Fundamentals Culinary Advanced Baking and Pastry Fundamentals Baking and Pastry Advanced |
| York Technical College | Utility Line Worker |
For more information about pre-apprenticeship, contact a local apprenticeship consultant today!
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Transparent entry and success requirements
Alignment with skills sought by local employers and high-quality apprenticeship programs
Culmination in one or more industry-recognized credentials
Development of skills through hands-on activities and work-based learning
Offering of academic, career exploration, and wraparound supports
Transition into a registered apprenticeship or other high-quality apprenticeship program
