Youth
Apprenticeship
Program

Are you ready to jointhe Great Lakes Bay Region’snext generation ofmanufacturing talent?

Power up your high-tech career as an HSC skilled trades youth apprentice.

HSC offers a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program to provide area high school students with unique opportunities that combine on-the-job training, professional mentorship and classroom studies that result in a skilled trades certification.

a four year commitment,a lifetime of opportunities

Licensed through the U.S. Department of Labor, youth apprentices typically commit to four years to complete an apprenticeship. Participants will be direct employees of HSC as part-time student co-ops with earnings that could exceed $15/hour up to 24 hours/week. Future full-time employment opportunities can lead to earnings exceeding $80,000 per year and paid Delta College classes.  

HSC MentorsShow You The Way

Students will be paired with journey-persons who will mentor you in the execution of maintenance activities and will receive periodic performance reviews. At the end of the apprenticeship program, successful students earn a journey certificate that will empower them to pursue a lifetime of opportunities in high-wage, high-demand careers in the skilled trades.

Get a jump on tomorrow’shigh⁠-⁠wage, high⁠-⁠demand careers

Skilled trades for students to pursue at HSC during their youth apprenticeship include: 

  • Industrial Electrician
  • Instrumentation
  • Pipefitter/Welder
  • Millwright
  • HVAC-Refrigeration, Industrial
  • Mechatronics (coming soon)

Students interested in qualifying for the program must have passing scores on ACT Work Keys (HSC specific testing), which includes applied math, applied technology and workplace documents. Students must also maintain good academic standing and always demonstrate safe behaviors on the HSC campus.

Apply Today

Ready to join HSC’s Youth Apprenticeship Program and become part of the next generation of manufacturing talent? Speak to your CTE instructor for more information.