GAP Apprentices are able to earn money on the job as soon as they start the apprenticeship program while also taking college classes at no cost. In fact, students actually get paid for time spent in class. See how you can get a jump start on a promising career, a college degree, and financial stability.
- Get paid for 8,000 hours of on-the-job and classroom training during the 4-year program
- Earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from Guilford Technical Community College
- All tuition, books, and fees for the associate’s degree program are covered, so you graduate debt-free
- Have the option after apprenticeship graduation to transfer degree credits to most state four-year universities in order to earn a bachelor’s degree
- Obtain specialized certification and experience that is recognized and sought by GAP employers
- Many employers offer health insurance, retirement, and paid-time-off benefits to GAP apprentices
The Value of a GAP Apprenticeship
As a GAP apprentice, the combination of college courses and the pay you receive for on-the-job and classroom training is equivalent to earning a $125,000 scholarship.
| Apprenticeship Year | Classes, Work & Training | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Summer (Pre-Apprentice) | Six weeks on-the-job training 2 community college classes Paid a total of 40 hours per week | $11 per hour |
| First Year High School Senior Year if Accepted as an Apprentice Junior Year | Half a day of high school Half a day on- the-job training and work Paid for time at work | $12.50 per hour |
| First Year Post High School if Accepted as an Apprentice Senior Year | On-the-job training and work 80% Community college classes 20% Paid a total of 40 hours per week | $12.50 per hour |
| Second Year | On-the-job training and work 80% Community college classes 20% Paid a total of 40 hours per week | Minimum of $13.00 per hour |
| Third Year | On-the-job training and work 80% Community college classes 20% Paid a total of 40 hours per week | Minimum of $13.51 per hour |
| Fourth Year | On-the-job training and work 80% Community college classes 20% Paid a total of 40 hours per week | Minimum of $15.50 per hour |
Ready to Apply?
Find all the information you need about how to apply for a GAP apprenticeship. You will learn about tours of our GAP employer partners‘ facilities, the application steps and timeline, student requirements, and more.