Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship is a combination of working and learning to put you on track to a great career.

There are many apprenticeship opportunities available in a variety of industries. Apprenticeship application procedures vary for different industries and employers. Review the resources below and contact Northwestern Michigan College’s Workforce Programs Director to get started on finding what’s right for you.

Apprentice

FIRST STEPS:

1. New and returning students must apply online.
2. Current students should contact Amy Burns Bailey for support services.
3. Contact Workforce Programs Director Amy Burns Bailey.

Participating Employer

Streamline your apprenticeship by enrolling your employees in NMC courses for their related technical instruction. 

NMC is here to help make apprenticeship work for you! 

1. Get in touch with our Workforce Programs Director, Amy Burns Bailey, at aburns@nmc.edu;
2. Identify occupation(s) of interest and RTI provider(s) of choice;
3. Review and adjust sample Work Process and RTI.

Custom Curriculums to Fit Employer Needs

Northwestern Michigan College is a recognized related technical instruction (RTI) provider. This allows NMC to provide the needed courses and training to supplement the apprentice’s on-the-job training. We can help develop a fully customized program to meet your training needs and fulfills any national standards.

RTI Opportunities in:

• Construction
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical
• Electro-Mechanical
• Engineering Technology
• Industrial Controls
• Law Enforcement
• Manufacturing
• Surgical Technology
• Welding
• And more!

Have you already completed an apprenticeship and are looking to continue your education?

There are opportunities for credit prior apprenticeship learning.

• Manufacturing Apprenticeship Certificate
• Technical Management Administration AAS
  • Apply online.
  • Send your Department of Labor (DOL) Journeyworker Certification to admissions@nmc.edu.

Apprenticeship Resources:

• Department of Labor Apprenticeship
• Michigan Apprenticeship
• LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) 
  • AAS Program Information
  • Certificate Program Information
  • Contact: Jeff Morse, jemorse@nmc.edu
  • Contact: Carolyn Andrews, candrews@nmc.edu

Contact:

If you have questions during any stage of the process, or during your apprenticeship, contact:

Amy Burns Bailey
Workforce Programs Director
aburns@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2211
151B Parsons-Stulen
Aero Park Campus (#9 on the Aero Park Campus Map)
2600 Aero Park Dr.
Traverse City, MI