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CAN OPEN HOUSE This year, Catawba Apprenticeship Network held its first Open House. Our year of “firsts” doesn’t end with the
partners, and we created 13 additions to
CVCC Open House. The college’s Catawba
our academic pathways for apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Network (CAN) also held it’s
students. We call that a season of success!
first Open House event during the Spring of 2023.
How CAN apprenticeship leave an impact on your college education?
Of all the students who attended Open House, 80 students enrolled in pre-apprenticeship programs in Summer ‘23, and over 40 new apprentices registered for Fall ‘23.
For more information about CAN, scan this QR code.
Plus, CAN added a record number of 30 local companies who became Apprenticeship
NATHAN PEPKA CVCC Program of Study: Automotive Systems Apprenticeship Company: Tires Plus Tire Pros “My experience in the Catawba Apprenticeship Network has been short, but it’s already opened opportunities I never would have imagined. Being able to work full-time and go to school for free, while learning something that I’m passionate about, will not only change my life, but also the lives of everyone involved in [my education]. I look forward to what happens next!”
CADE HASTINGS CVCC Program of Study: Mechatronics Engineering, Associate in Engineering Apprenticeship Company: GKN Driveline “CAN has opened my eyes to many possible careers [in industrial maintenance] and the many skills I can learn. Coupling hands-on work experience with academia is unparalleled, and makes learning so much easier and more enjoyable. I believe the apprenticeship program is helping me build a solid foundation of applicable skills.” 36
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