Apprenticeship & Career Accelerators
We meet you where you are on the work-based learning continuum. Youth apprenticeship is the gold standard. That’s why CareerWise supports partners across the full spectrum of career-connected learning, from early career exposure and internships to pre-apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and apprenticeship degrees. The key is meeting partners where they are and helping them move along the continuum at their own pace.
We Support the Entire Spectrum of Career Accelerators
Stage 1: Early Career Exposure
Introduce students to career pathways through hands-on experiences like job shadows, career fairs, guest speakers, and industry tours. Build awareness and even spark interest in fields students may not have considered.
Who it’s for: Middle school and early high school students exploring options
Stage 2: Internships
Short-term work experiences that build foundational skills and give students experience in professional environments. Internships are typically unpaid or strident-based and last a few weeks to a few months.
Who it’s for: High school students ready for structured work experience
Stage 3: Pre-Apprenticeships
Structured programs that prepare students for registered apprenticeships by building technical skills, workplace readiness, and industry knowledge. Pre-apprenticeships often include classroom instruction and hands-on training
Who it’s for: Students preparing to enter formal apprenticeship programs
Stage 4: Youth Apprenticeships
Earn-and-learn model combining paid work, mentorship, and classroom instruction. Students work part-time for an employer while completing high school and earning industry-recognized credentials. THis is the gold standard for career-connected learning.
Who it’s for: High school juniors and seniors ready for paid, credentialed work
Key takeaways:
- Paid employment for typically 15-20 hours each week during the school year
- Related Technical Instruction (RTI) aligned to industry standards
- On-the-Job training (OJT) with a dedicated supervisor
- Industry-recognized credentials upon completion
- Potential for college credit and seamless transition to postsecondary education
Stage 5: Apprenticeship Degrees
Integration with postsecondary programs for seamless pathways to credentials and careers. Students complete their apprenticeship while simultaneously earning college credit, often through partnership with community colleges or four-year institutions.
Who it’s for: Apprentices who want to combine work experience with degree attainment.
What We Provide
Program design support to help you choose the right model for your community
Implementation frameworks including templates, timelines, and best practices
Stakeholder engagement strategies to align schools, employers, and workforce partners
Technology platforms (The Hub) to manage recruitment, training, and tracking
Ongoing technical assistance to ensure your program scales successfully
No Matter Where You’re Starting, We’ve Got You
Whether you’re launching your first internship program or scaling a multi-state apprenticeship initiative, we have the frameworks, tools, and expertise to help you succeed. We’ll help you design the program, build the infrastructure, and create more pathways for young people with immense potential.
