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Who we work with and what to expect

  • Gaston College Apprenticeship 321 serves industries in Gaston and Lincoln Counties.
  • With input from the member company, Gaston College will deliver related instruction that is relevant to the apprenticeable occupation.
  • Gaston College will operate the Apprenticeship Program in accordance with the North Carolina Standards of Apprenticeship.
  • In addition to paying the apprentice an hourly wage, the employer also pays for the tuition, books, supplies, and fees for the apprentices’ college classes.
  • Employers must follow the Department of Labor Equal Opportunity Act in selecting apprentices.
  • Employers need to provide a mentor for the apprentice who will provide on-the-job training and follow the training checklist provided by Apprenticeship 321.
  • As an apprentice learns and gains new skills, employers should provide progressive wages.

Interested in becoming a member company with Apprenticeship 321? 

Please contact:
Joy Morrow
Director, Apprenticeship 321 & Work-based Learning
704.922.6521
apprenticeships@gaston.edu 

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