Apprentices accepted junior year of high school:
| Initial Summer | Six Week Pre-Apprenticeship (40-hrs/week) Two RCC Classes | $9 per hour |
| High School Senior Year | Year 1 Apprentice Half-day High School Half-day Work On-Site (20-hrs/week) Two RCC Classes | $10 per hour |
| 1st Year Post High School | Year 2 Apprentice (40-hour week) 80% Work On-Site, 20% RCC Classes | $11.50 per hour |
| 2nd Year Post High School | Year 3 Apprentice (40-hour week) 80% Work On-Site, 20% RCC Classes | $13 per hour |
| 3rd Year Post High School | Year 4 Apprentice (40-hour week) 80% Work On-Site, 20% RCC Classes | $14 per hour |
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Apprentices accepted senior year of high school:
| Initial Summer | Six Week Pre-Apprenticeship (40-hrs/week) Two RCC Classes | $9 per hour |
| 1st Year Post High School | Year 1 Apprentice (40-hour week) 80% Work On-Site, 20% RCC Classes | $10 per hour |
| 2nd Year Post High School | Year 2 Apprentice (40-hour week) 80% Work On-Site, 20% RCC Classes | $11.50 per hour |
| 3rd Year Post High School | Year 3 Apprentice (40-hour week) 80% Work On-Site, 20% RCC Classes | $13 per hour |
| 4th Year Post High School | Year 4 Apprentice (40-hour week) 80% Work On-Site, 20% RCC Classes | $14 per hour |
Benefits:
- College tuition, books, and fees covered (no cost to the student) towards their Associate Degree at RCC
- 4 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 vary per employer)
- Nationally recognized credential upon completion (if earned)
- Full employment opportunities upon completion, earning no less than $16.47 per hour, $34,259 per year 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!
