The Tradesformer Program gave me an opportunity to work while I was in school. It also gave me a chance to expand my experience base and knowledge. This program gave me a good career path at GUC.
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Student Programs
GUC provides internships, work study, pre-apprenticeships, co-ops, and so much more.
We work with East Carolina University, Pitt Community College, Pitt County Schools CTE students, and we are also part of several collaborative student programs.
Our goal is to give students rewarding opportunities and hands-on learning experiences they can carry with them for a lifetime.
Our Student Programs
This youth apprenticeship program is designed to connect high school students with growing industry trades in our area. The program was started by local trades companies to address skills needs and gaps. Industry and program partners like GUC work closely with Pitt County Schools, Pitt Community College, and other community partners to identify and foster student interest in the trades.
Students who join this program gain on-the-job training and related classroom instruction while also earning a base pay rate and learning valuable skills to advance in their field of interest. To be a part of the Tradesformers program, students must be high school juniors and go through an application and selection process.
Once in the program, students can apply to work as Pre-apprentices at participating companies the summer before their senior school year. Throughout their senior year, Pre-apprentices can continue to work 10-20 hours a week.
Pre-apprentices in the Tradesformers program may be eligible for training and educational funding from the NC Apprenticeship Expansion funds both during and after high school graduation.
Pre-apprentice Lineworkers have the opportunity to enroll in Nash or Martin Community Colleges’ Electric Line Construction Academy. This is a 16-week program where students can earn a Third-Class Line Construction Certificate. Upon completion of the program, the Apprentice Lineworker is eligible to begin a one-year internship at GUC and can apply for employment at GUC should a position become available.