Program Outline & Wage Schedule
Apprentices applying as a JUNIOR in high school
Initial Summer
(Pre-Apprenticeship)
Six Weeks
On The Job Training (up to 40 hrs/week)
RCC Summer Classes
Paid for total hours worked
$14 per hour
1st Year
High School Senior Year
Year 1 Apprentice
Half-day High School
Half-day On The Job Training
(20 hrs/week; Paid for total hours worked)
RCC Classes
$15.50-$16.50 per hour
2nd Year
Post High School
Year 2 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)
On The Job Training
RCC Classes
$16-$17.50 per hour
3rd Year
Post High School
Year 3 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)
On The Job Training
RCC Classes
$17-$19 per hour
Upon College Graduation AND
Completion of Journeyworker Credential
$20-22.35 per hour
(A minimum of $41,600 per year)
Apprentices applying as a SENIOR in high school
Initial Summer
(Pre-Apprenticeship)
Six Weeks
On The Job Training (up to 40 hrs/week)
RCC Classes
Paid for total hours worked
$14 per hour
1st Year Post High School
Year 1 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)
On The Job Training
RCC Classes
$15.50-$16.50 per hour
2nd Year Post High School
Year 2 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)
On The Job Training
RCC Classes
$16-$17.50 per hour
3rd Year Post High School
Year 3 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)
On The Job Training
RCC Classes
$17-$19 per hour
Upon College Graduation AND
Completion of Journeyworker Credential
$20-$22.35 per hour
(A minimum of $41,600 per year)
Benefits
- College tuition, books and fees covered (no cost to the student) towards their Associate Degree at RCC.
- 3 years of paid work experience in their career field, along with other employer benefits like insurance, retirement, paid vacation, education tuition reimbursement for those seeking higher credentials/degree etc. (benefits very per employer)
- Nationally recognized credentials upon completion (if earned)
- Full employment opportunities upon completion, earning no less than $20-$22.35 per hour with the apprentice’s current employer
Earning Potential
Apprentices in our program have a financial advantage over traditional students because of their earning potential beginning in high school. Apprentices are compensated for on-the-job training while earning the A.A.S. degree. (Apprentices who are high school grads will also be paid “seat time” for their college classes.) Yes- you get paid at work and for your time in class at RCC!
