Apprenticeships
Benefits
How do you learn a new trade while earning money? Apprenticeships are an amazing opportunity to receive on-the-job training while earning valuable skills towards an industry certification. Both youth and adults can benefit from STC's apprenticeship experiences.
Paid Job
Earn a competitive wage from day one while learning industry skills.
Education
Gain knowledge with structured college instruction and on-the-job training.
Credentials
Earn industry-recognized credentials and a US DOL Journeyman designation.
Apprenticeship Programs:
- Professional Brewer
- Industrial Maintenance
- Hotel Associate
- HVAC
- Machining
- Construction Superintendent Program
- Phlebotomy
- CNC Tool Programmer
- Construction Technician
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA A+
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- CNC Tool Operator
Under Development
or pending approval from U.S. Department of Labor:
- Chef and Cook
- Customer Service Representative
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- EKG Technician –New Grant
- Medical billing and Coding Specialist
- Registered Nurse
- Commercial Truck Driver
- Veterinary Technician
Two-Year Youth Apprenticeships
- Local employers in a variety of industries are offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get paid to learn as youth apprentices.
- Youth apprentices receive paid on-the-job training along with job-related college training at South Texas College.
Students in two-year apprenticeships will receive:
- Two years of part-time paid employment and mentoring from an industry professional.
- A high school diploma (if not already granted).
- Two years of industry recognized credentials and continuing education units (CEUs) from South Texas College.
- Dual credit courses as applicable.
- A completion certificate for coursework that may be applied to an associate degree.
- National credentials from the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Two years of work experience.
- Marketable skills for life.
Eligibility
- Be a junior, senior or graduating senior.
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Be willing and able to commit to the full two years of the program.
- Be referred by school.
- Have a reliable transportation to work and to school.
- Be legally able to work in the U.S.
Why Choose STC?
With over 20 years in helping people find new careers or learn new career skills, you can rest assured that your future is in good hands with South Texas College’s Continuing, Professional and Industry Training.Financial Support Available
Even with our affordable tuition, many of our students are eligible for the Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG). This grant supports students (including residents, nonresidents and foreign students) who demonstrate a financial need. Learn More.
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Get affordable tuition and avoid long-term debt.
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High quality instruction with expert staff.
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Online and in-person classes available.
