Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships That Build Your Career While You Learn
Explore paid apprenticeship pathways designed to help students gain real-world experience, industry credentials, and meaningful career opportunities.
Featured Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship Information Hub
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships at ECC.
Apprenticeships are structured programs where you learn a skilled trade or technical career on the job—while getting paid. You’ll be trained by experienced professionals, build in-demand skills, and take related classroom courses.
Apprenticeship opportunities are available to individuals who meet the qualifications established by the employer and apprenticeship sponsor. Applicants can be current students, or recent graduates. Eligibility requirements vary by program and may include age, GPA, and work authorization.
There are a few details that distinguish an apprenticeship from an internship. Review this table for a comparison.
Apprenticeship
- Long-term, hands-on work experiences
- Structured training & mentorship
- Often guarantees a full-time job after completion
- Always a paid opportunity
- Earn nationally-recognized credentials
Internship
- Short-term work experiences
- Explore a field and gain basic, entry-level exposure
- No guarantee to permanent employment
- Build resume & network
- May or may not be paid
- Does not lead to any credentials
Apprenticeships provide employers with a strategic solution to recruit, train, and retain skilled talent while addressing workforce needs. Through a proven earn-and-learn model, employers can develop employees with occupation-specific skills, increase productivity, reduce hiring costs, and strengthen retention. Partnering with us gives organizations access to apprenticeship expertise, workforce resources, and support in building sustainable talent pipelines for the future.
How Career Services Can Help:
- Find open apprenticeship pathway opportunities
- Prepare resume and application
- Practice interviews
- Learn how to combine apprenticeships with academics
- Connect you with employers and training program
Book a one-on-one appointment and meet with our career counselors for specialized guidance on your career needs.
Contact Information
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