Apprenticeships

Talent Pipeline Strategy

The apprenticeship model is a tried-and-true approach for preparing workers for jobs. Meeting the business needs for a highly-skilled workforce, apprenticeships are an adaptable pathway that also enhances employee retention and business growth.

 

   Benefits for Businesses…

  • Highly-skilled employees
  • Reduced turnover costs
  • Higher productivity
  • More diverse workforce

   Benefits for Students…

  • Increased skills
  • Higher wages strategies
  • Marketable credential
  • Career advancement

 

Registered Apprenticeship Programs

(Approved and validated by the Department of Labor)

Advanced Manufacturing Consortium  

Occupations:  Assembly Technician, Precision Assembler, Test Technician, Maintenance Fabricator, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Electrical Controls Technician, Optics Manufacturing Technician

Education Consortium

Occupations:  Early Childhood Educator

Angelia Turquette, Child Care Apprenticeships, Grant Coordinator, 972-985-3782  aturquette@collin.edu

 

 

Apprenticeship Programs

  • FLEXTech is a program funded by the Department of Labor to support students' transition into the IT and Cybersecurity fields through on-the-job training experiences (i.e., apprenticeships, jobs, and internships).

Briana Lewis, Manager FLEXtech Employer Outreach, 972-377-1648  brianalewis@collin.edu

Dr. Tara Lewis, FLEXTech Career Coach, 469-365-1809  tnlewis@collin.edu

 

 

 

 

 

In Partnership with:  

 

Apprenitceship USA logo

 

Department of Labor - Apprenticeship.gov

 

 

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas logo

 

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas - DFWJobs.com

 

 

 

Employer Partners Contact

 

Jewel Coats

Manager Apprenticeship & Employer Engagement

jcoats@collin.edu

972-758-3888

     Raytheon Signing  Student Example photo

 

Student Resources

 

apprenticeships@collin.edu

 

 

https://www.dfwjobs.com/youth/explore-careers

 

https://www.apprenticeship.gov/career-seekers