NEWPORT — If you asked the young apprentices working at Navy if they thought they would ever be getting paid to work full time—while getting a degree free of charge—they would probably laugh.
The recent high school graduates working aboard the installation in the Navy Facilities Command say they found out about the program through teachers, friends and advisors, but admitted they were shocked that an opportunity like this exists.
“In high school, my senior year, I was in carpentry. I got accepted into UMASS Dartmouth, but was like—oh that is a lot of money! My carpentry teacher’s boss said he knew people here… I could work here and also go to school,” said Monica Teres, electrician. “I see this as a win-win.”
The new apprentices are working full time, and start school in January of 2020. The New England Tech degree that usually takes 18 months, is spread out over the course of four years so the workload is easier to handle.
“At the end of my senior year, the coordinator for the tech program asked if anyone wanted to do this program… I was the only one to follow through,” said . “They are going to pay me, and pay for school, I was thinking it’s a no brainer.”
The Intern/Apprentice Program incorporates a balance of both academic and on-the-job training.
Although the program was developed with high school students in mind, there truly is not an age limit on who can apply. The program helps to jumpstart a career in trade work by gaining practical experience working alongside mentors.
After high school graduation and enrollment in a college or Technical Education Center, students are hired and can obtain Certificates or Associates Degrees.
All apprentices receive full federal benefits that a regular full-time employee would receive.
In order to apply, dust off that resume and follow these steps:
1) Read through the announcement CAREFULLY and tailor your resume to the position to which you are applying.
Resumes should include any of the following as applicable to your situation:
Your Contact Information
- Certifications and Licenses you have (date and location earned)
- The name of the company/organization where you received experience
- The date ranges you were with each company/organization
| Date Taken: | 12.09.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 12.09.2019 15:35 |
| Story ID: | 354845 |
| Location: | NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, US |
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