Apprenticeships at ECC
Are you looking for a career path that combines hands-on experience, mentorship, and a paycheck? Apprenticeships might be for you!
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.
They’re a great option if you:
✔︎ Want to start working while still learning
✔︎ Prefer learning by doing
✔︎ Are interested in skilled trades, tech, or healthcare
✔︎ Don’t plan to transfer — or want an alternative to a 4-year degree
Benefits of Apprenticeships
✅ Get paid to train
✅ Earn industry-recognized credentials
✅ Build real-world experience from day one
✅ May lead to full-time employment
✅ Some apprenticeships count toward college credit
Current Pre-Apprenticeship offerings at ECC:
⚙️ For Machine Tool Technology, Electronics and Computer Hardware, and Engineering
Technology degree applicants
⚙️ Aerospace Electronics Technician
⚙️ Aerospace CNC Machining Technician
⚙️ Aerospace Electromechanical Technician
⚙️ Precision Machinist
Important Note: ALL offerings may change per semester based on the employer’s needs without notice. Please contact Apprenticeship Counselor Sergio Pineda for more information.
Summer 2026 Interest Form
We have an opportunity for interested students to participate in a Career Development work-experience course with Northrop Grumman focused on hands-on learning in diverse areas of Aerospace summer 2026 semester! This is an unique (non-paid) academic-internship course that will run from June to August, 2026. This opportunity is open to all El Camino College students studying Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology, Engineering Technology, and Machine Tool Technology. Other compatible majors may be considered by the employer, on a individual basis.
View Interest Form
Apprentices, who largely come from El Camino College and other nearby schools with vocational training programs, work with master machinists to develop advanced skills and problem-solving abilities.
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🎓 How Career Services Can Help:
We’ll help you:
- Find open apprenticeship pathways opportunities at https://forms.gle/KjLWtnYRqn9uyo5W7
- Prepare your resume and application
- Practice for interviews
- Learn how to combine apprenticeships with academic pathways
- Connect you with employers and training programs