WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP STUDIES?
Apprenticeship Studies is for ambitious people of all ages who want to earn a salary while they learn, gaining real skills and knowledge. Apprenticeships are a combination of on-the-job training and related coursework in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Apprenticeship programs can be sponsored by individual employers, joint employer and labor groups, and/or employer associations.
EARN CREDIT FOR YOUR APPRENTICESHIP AND FINISH YOUR DEGREE NOW!
A student who has completed a national or state approved apprenticeship program may be awarded forty-two (42) semester credit hours upon completion of twelve (12) college credit hours from a KCTCS college.
WHAT CLASSES DO I HAVE TO TAKE?
The degree requires five general education classes and a few technical electives along with APS 201 Apprenticeship Credit. The number of technical courses is dependent upon how much credit is awarded for APS 201. The total number of credit hours is 60 to 64 for the program.
It’s possible to start as early as High School!
Take Dual Credit classes as a Youth Apprentices. Earn college credit, high school credit, and paychecks all at the same time.
WHAT ARE MY CAREER CHOICES?
There is a growing list of opportunities in apprenticeship. "94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain employment, with an average annual salary of $70,000." - U.S. Department of Labor
WHAT ARE MY DEGREE, DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE OPTIONS?
KCTCS offers an Associates in Apprenticeship Studies.
How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?
The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.
