State transportation agency accepting applicants for apprenticeship program

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Applications are open for N.C. Department of Transportation Apprenticeship Program, designed to develop a skilled workforce for the future of transportation in North Carolina. (Courtesy NCDOT)

NORTH CAROLINA — The state transportation agency is beginning a program to train more qualified people in its sector.

Recruitments are open for the N.C. Department of Transportation Apprenticeship Program. TAP began as a collaborative effort with the N.C. Community Colleges to help aspiring engineering technicians find opportunities statewide and create a “robust workforce,” according to NCDOT Human Resources Director Amanda Olive

“By investing in apprentices, NCDOT is building a pipeline of qualified employees who are passionate about transportation,” Olive said in a release

This will be an entryway for potential hires who may not have skills needed to be hired permanently. However, the apprenticeship will provide them that hands-on training, with the first round of people learning about design, construction, bridge work, erosion control, aviation, rail, integrated mobility and maritime. They also will earn a competitive wage and benefits.

Other benefits include:

  • Network with experienced professionals
  • Participate in a variety of projects
  • Receive classroom instruction
  • Job security; an opportunity to launch your career with NCDOT
  • G.I. Bill benefits to qualifying military veterans

To learn more about the program and submit an application, click here.


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