Program Outline & Wage Schedule

Apprentices applying as a JUNIOR in high school

Initial Summer

(Pre-Apprenticeship)

Six Weeks On The Job Training (40 hrs/week)

Two RCC Classes

Paid a total of 40 hours per week

$11 per hour

1st Year 

High School Senior Year

Year 1 Apprentice

Half-day High School

Half-day On The Job Training (20 hrs/week)

Two RCC Classes

$12-$13.50 per hour

1st Year Post High School

Year 2 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)

80% On The Job Training. 20% RCC Classes

$13-$14.50 per hour

2nd Year Post High School

Year 3 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)

80% On The Job Training. 20% RCC Classes

$14-$16 per hour

3rd Year Post High School

Year 4 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)

80% On The Job Training. 20% RCC Classes

$15.30-$18 per hour

Upon RCC graduation and completetion of Journeyworker credential, apprentices will make a minimum of $18-$21.18 per hour.

Apprentices applying as a SENIOR in high school

Initial Summer

(Pre-Apprenticeship)

Six Weeks On The Job Training (40 hrs/week)

Two RCC Classes

Paid a total of 40 hours per week

$11 per hour

1st Year Post High School 

Year 1 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)

80% On The Job Training. 20% RCC Classes

$12-$13.50 per hour

2nd Year Post High School

Year 2 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)

80% On The Job Training. 20% RCC Classes

$13-$14.50 per hour

3rd Year Post High School

Year 3 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)

80% On The Job Training. 20% RCC Classes

$14-$16 per hour

4th Year Post High School

Year 4 Apprentice (Paid for 40 hour week)

80% On The Job Training. 20% RCC Classes

$15.30-$18 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 very per employer)
  • Nationally recognized credentials upon completion (if earned)
  • Full employment opportunities upon completion, earning no less than $18-$21.18 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!