Timeline
We are looking for new company/organization/government partners to join Apprenticeship Randolph. If you are interested, contact Stacey Miller 336-318-4958 or swmiller@randolph.edu. We have opportunities for your company to offer youth apprenticeship in Automotive Technology, Information Technology and Manufacturing Technology and are always open to discussing other areas.
2026 Apprenticeship Randolph Selection Timeline:
Student Information Sessions
Asheboro High School
Eastern Randolph High School
Providence Grove High School
Randleman High School
Southwestern Randolph High School
Trinity High School
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Uwharrie Ridge 6-12 School
Wheatmore High School
Randolph Community College – Early College High School, Homeschools, Private Schools
Schools Parent/Guardian Information Sessions
January 23 – February 6, 2026
February 11 – March 10, 2026
January 23 – March 10, 2026
February 10, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center, 413 Industrial Park Avenue, Asheboro, NC
Application Review at RCC for AR COMPANIES ONLY (Will serve as March AR Meeting date)
March 12, 2026; 2:30 p.m.
Invitation to Orientation Week emailed by AR
March 12, 2026
2026 Orientation - Invited students only
March 17, 18, & 19, 2026 (4-8pm) at RCC-Asheboro (mandatory each night)
Industry Partner Interviews
March 20 – April 10, 2026 (Spring Break for RCSS/ACS/UCA–April 3-10)
Students Ranking Form Deadline
By April 15, 2026
Employer Ranking Form Deadline (opens on April 10)
By April 15, 2026
Draft Day at RCC for AR Partners Only (Will serve as April AR Meeting date)
April 16, 2026
Pre-Apprenticeship Offers Made
April 16, 2026 (Students chosen for pre-apprenticeship will receive an email from AR stating that they have been chosen and should answer their phone and check emails for a company offer.)
Company extends Pre-Apprenticeship Offer to Student
April 16-24, 2026
High School Awards Ceremonies
TBA
Pre-Apprentices take RCC Summer Classes
May 26 – July 27, 2026
Pre-Apprenticeship Work at Company Sponsor
(up to 40 hours a week, $14 per hour/6 weeks; no seat time pay until signed apprentice and high school diploma)
June 15 – July 31, 2026
Company makes Apprenticeship Offers to Student
By July 24, 2026
Apprenticeship Offers Accepted/Declined by Student
By July 28, 2026 (If accepted, high school grads must apply for RCC using the CCP to AR form and have transcripts sent to RCC. Upon completion, apprentice will be registered for Fall classes. If offer is declined, we encourage you to make an appointment with RCC’s career counselors to enroll and begin taking classes in the field you desire.)
2026 Signing Ceremony & Graduation of 2022 cohort
(Students start Fall Semester with a year 1 wage increase to $15.50-$16.50 per hour (H.S. Grads work 32 hours a week or as many as possible with work/RCC schedules; H.S. Seniors work up to 20 hours a week or as many as possible with work/high school/RCC schedules, no seat time pay until you have a high school diploma)
August 4, 2026