Gear up | ASAP
adult specialized apprenticeship program
EXPLORE APPRENTICESHIP
Gear Up is Guilford County’s one-stop source for employers and educators to find out more about program benefits and for career seekers to learn how to become an apprentice and explore local apprenticeship opportunities.
Career Seeker
Find out more about apprenticeship and how Gear Up can help fast-track your career in an in-demand industry.
Employer
Learn how Gear Up helps your business develop a skilled workforce to meet your current and future needs.
Educator
Learn how your institution plays a pivotal role in the development of apprentice students and local businesses.
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Apprenticeship Makes a Positive Investment
Apprenticeship programs have a proven track record of producing strong results for both employers and workers.
Across industries, apprenticeships’ single most common benefit is filling jobs that would otherwise sit vacant. As a time-tested model of job preparation, apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training (OJT) and related instruction to progressively increase workers’ skill levels and wages. It is a reliable, cost-effective system for recruiting, training and retaining a competitive workforce with business-specific skills.
92%
Employment Retention
Percentage of apprentices who retain employment after apprenticeship completion.
$36K
Average starting salary after an apprentice completes an apprenticeship program.
$300K+
The Amount Apprentice Graduates earn over their lifetime versus peers who fail to graduate.
Source: North Carolina Apprenticeship Program Survey, Labor and Economic Analysis Division (LEAD), North Carolina Department of Commerce
87%
of survey respondents in a 2020 ROI Study of North Carolina employers with apprenticeships said they were satisfied with the financial impacts of their programs.
170%
Return On Investment
The average registered apprenticeship program in North Carolina yields a 170% return on investment for the employer, according to a new survey. For every $1 invested in apprentices, employers receive an average of $1.70 in additional value.
Apprenticeship Industries
A wide range of industries are adopting and adapting apprenticeships to meet their needs. Explore our industries section to learn about high-demand occupations and discover industry-specific resources.
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