Apprenticeship
The Maine Apprenticeship Program allows FCTEC to create a direct pipeline for our CTE students to enter a career in the trades. Our local apprenticeship partners hire some of our advanced CTE students as registered apprentices, who then get credit for their CTE class while earning a competitive wage on the job.
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Paid on the Job Training with wage increases
Minimum of 2000 hours
Receive CTE program credit
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Advanced (2nd year) CTE students who completed year 1 in good standing
Must be at least 16 years old
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During the 2nd year of CTE program
Occurs during scheduled CTE class time
Available during 4th period (if it is open)
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With any employer that is willing and able to register as an apprenticeship site
Must be an employer that falls under the category of your CTE program
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Get your foot in the door with your future career
Paid job experience before you graduate
Gain valuable career and life success skills
Eligibility Requirements
Be an Advanced Foster CTE Center student
Have no more than 2 tardies per semester
Maintain a passing grade of C or highter
Be on track to graduate on time
Have 2 letters of recommendation
Be referred to the Apprenticeship Program by your CTE instructor
Be approved for the Apprenticeship Program by the Apprenticeship Navigator
Be at least 16 years of Age
Steps Required
Complete your CTE program
Complete Apprenticeship application
Complete required career readiness work
Maintain communication with the Apprenticeship Navigator throughout the apprenticeship (yes, even post graduation)
