Apprenticeships

Build your workforce with apprenticeships. Collin College partners with employers to build Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) that develop skilled talent pipelines that support business growth. — (left image) The Raytheon inaugural cohort, who completed the program in May 2025, are now skilled journeymen.

Why Partner with Collin College?

Collin College’s apprenticeship teams partner with you to design Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) that align training with your specific workforce goals and business needs.

Reduce Hiring Costs: Build your talent pipeline and cut recruitment expenses.

Boost Retention: Strengthen loyalty and engagement through training investment.

Upskill Your Team: Advance current employees with structured career training.

Access Funding: Tap into federal and state resources to offset training costs.

Ready to start?

Employer Interest Form

Complete our interest form to schedule a consultation. Email Apprenticeships@collin.edu or call 972.758.3888 for more information.

Proven Workforce Solutions for Employers

RAPs offer a proven strategy for recruiting, training, and retaining a highly skilled workforce. These programs create structured, paid career pathways that include hands-on training and mentorship. Each RAP is vetted and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor to ensure industry relevance and quality. Apprenticeships enhance retention, meet workforce demands, and support sustainable business growth.

Watch a Raytheon RAP Success Story  

 

Steps to Start a RAP

Complete the apprenticeship interest form to share your goals and workforce needs. Once submitted, our team will follow up with a link to schedule a one-on-one consultation to explore program options based on your business needs.

 

Employer Interest Form

Collaborate with Collin College to build your apprenticeship program. Collin College will help you define the occupation, skills, training schedule, and required instruction. Once finalized, your program will be registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, either under your company or Collin College as the official sponsor.

Select apprentices — new hires or current employees — and begin training. Your team provides paid on-the-job training, and Collin College delivers the related technical instruction. Apprentices progress through specified milestones with corresponding wage increases. Upon completion, they earn nationally recognized credentials.

Complete the apprenticeship interest form to share your goals and workforce needs. Once submitted, our team will follow up with a link to schedule a one-on-one consultation to explore program options based on your business needs.

 

Employer Interest Form

Continue to Next Step

Collaborate with Collin College to build your apprenticeship program. Collin College will help you define the occupation, skills, training schedule, and required instruction. Once finalized, your program will be registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, either under your company or Collin College as the official sponsor.


Continue to Next Step

Select apprentices — new hires or current employees — and begin training. Your team provides paid on-the-job training, and Collin College delivers the related technical instruction. Apprentices progress through specified milestones with corresponding wage increases. Upon completion, they earn nationally recognized credentials.

Industry-Aligned Training Pathways 

 

Collin College partners with employers across key industries to build talent pipelines, close skill gaps, and support business growth

through workforce development programs focused on job-ready, industry-relevant skills.


Automotive and Collision Technology

Collin College partners with dealerships, repair centers, and fleet services to develop technicians skilled in diagnostics, repair, and industry-certified systems. Apprenticeships streamline employee onboarding and advancement.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Automotive Diagnostics and Repair
  • Collision Repair Technologies

Supply Chain Management

Collin College partners with employers in logistics, warehousing, transportation, and procurement to develop talent pipelines in supply chain operations. Training pathways equip individuals with practical skills in inventory control, vendor relations, fulfillment systems, and global logistics strategies. Apprenticeships and workforce programs support career advancement in fast-moving, high-demand environments.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
  • Inventory and Warehouse Management
  • Procurement and Vendor Relations


Business, Legal, and Administrative Services

Collin College partners with employers in business operations, finance, legal services, and administrative management to build talent pipelines that support organizational growth and operational efficiency. Our programs equip individuals with the professional skills needed to thrive in corporate, nonprofit, and public sector environments.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Business Management and Operations
  • Financial, Legal, and Real Estate Services
  • Marketing and Customer Engagement
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Food and Hospitality Services

Through partnerships with hospitality and food service employers, Collin College prepares talent for culinary, customer service, and management roles. Apprenticeship programs support employee retention and advancement in fast-paced environments.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Culinary and Pastry Arts
  • Food Service Operations
  • Hospitality and Event Management


Construction and Maintenance

Collin College works with construction, facilities, and building services employers to develop skilled workers prepared for careers in building operations, project management, and systems maintenance. Apprenticeships support recruitment, training, and advancement of employees in critical trades.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Construction Management and Safety
  • HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems
  • Welding and Fabrication Technologies

Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

Collin College partners with manufacturers and engineering firms to develop workforce pipelines in robotics, automation, and precision manufacturing. Our hands-on training programs equip employees with essential technical skills to support operational excellence.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Electronic Engineering Technology
  • Robotics and Automation Systems
  • Welding and Fabrication Technologies


Healthcare

Collin College partners with healthcare employers to build a pipeline of skilled professionals supporting patient care, clinical operations, and health information management. Our apprenticeship and workforce programs help employers develop job-ready talent for roles across hospitals, clinics, dental practices, and other healthcare settings.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Patient Care Support
  • Health Information Management
  • Biomedical Equipment Technologies
  • Dental Hygiene and Clinical Technologies
  • Surgical, Pharmacy, and Therapy Support Roles


Computer and Information Technology

Collin College collaborates with employers to address workforce needs in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software development. Apprenticeship pathways deliver trained talent ready to support secure, scalable business operations.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Cybersecurity and Cloud Infrastructure
  • Networking and Systems Support
  • Software and Web Development
  • Data Analysis and Geospatial Systems

Creative and Digital Media

Collin College develops creative professionals to support industries in media production, design, and content creation. Our programs offer pathways to careers in creative technology and digital arts.

Training Pathways Include:

  • Graphic and Communication Design
  • Video and Audio Production
  • Animation and Game Art
  • Commercial Photography


Early Childhood Education

Collin College partners with childcare centers, early learning programs, and education providers to build a pipeline of credentialed professionals in Early Childhood Education, supporting quality care, classroom readiness, and accreditation goals.

Sports and Recreation

Collin College partners with employers in fitness, wellness, and recreation industries to prepare professionals in Sport and Recreation Management through hands-on training and real-world experiences

Veterinary and Animal Services

Collin College supports veterinary clinics and animal care businesses by providing Veterinary Technology training pathways that develop job-ready veterinary technicians and animal care specialists.

 

FAQs for Employers


A RAP is an employer-driven training model approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. It combines paid on-the-job training (OJT) with technical instruction to prepare workers for skilled careers.

Any role that involves hands-on learning, mentorship, and skill development may qualify—examples include roles in advanced manufacturing, IT, early childhood education, healthcare, and skilled trades.

Funding varies by program and employer eligibility. Some apprenticeship programs are employer funded. Others leverage external resources to offset the cost of Related Technical Instruction (RTI). Employers may qualify for support through the Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas, the U.S. Department of Labor, or scholarship funds provided by nonprofits and foundations.

Yes. Apprenticeships are an effective strategy to upskill current employees, enhance retention, and support internal career advancement.

Most apprenticeship programs last one to three years. Employers provide paid on-the-job training (OJT), mentorship, and regular progress evaluations. Collin College delivers the Related Technical Instruction (RTI) and offers ongoing support to ensure the program is compliant, efficient, and manageable.
 

Get Connected

Ready to develop your workforce? Partner with Collin College to access industry-aligned apprenticeship pathways, credentialed training solutions, and a pipeline of job-ready talent to meet your business needs.