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The City of Charlotte, Charlotte Water Launched its first Water Apprenticeship in June 2018. Shortly thereafter, Charlotte Water launched it’s Pipeline Academy programs. These specially crafted programs seek to develop and support a pipeline of future workers with the skills and abilities needed to fill entry-level positions in water/wastewater or similar industries. Now, these same programs are offered at Charlotte Water under the name, Career and Training Academy, so that they can be recognized across departments at the City of Charlotte.
About: Charlotte Water created the City of Charlotte's first water/wastewater industry apprenticeship program to help individuals achieve the training and experience needed for a successful career at Charlotte Water
Time Commitment: 1-4 years depending on position skill requirements; hired; after successful completion of the program ( obtain Journeyman status)
Education/ Prior Experience: HSD or equivalency/ no direct experience required-transferable skills
City Benefits: Health Benefits Package, Paid City Holidays, Earned Vacation and Sick Days, EAP Services, and City Retirement Contribution
About: A custom-designed internship program to help individuals achieve the training and experience needed for employment within a career pathway.
Time Commitment: 7 months, Experience and knowledge gained
City Benefits: Health Benefits Package, Paid City Holidays, Earned Vacation and Sick Days, EAP Services, City Retirement Contribution
About: An opportunity for recent post-secondary graduates to apply classroom theory and knowledge to a work-based learning experience.
Time Commitment: 1 year, Experience and knowledge gained, minimum of 30 hours per week required
Education/ Prior Experience: Recent or soon-to be post-secondary graduate enrolled in a program of study that is directly aligned to opportunity/ no direct experience required-transferable skills.
About: Opportunity for students currently enrolled in a post-secondary program of study to apply classroom theory and knowledge to a short-term work-based learning experience.
Time Commitment: 3 months minimum, 20 hours per week minimum.
Education/ Prior Experience: Current post-secondary student in a program aligned with the opportunity/ no direct experience required-transferable skills
City Benefits: EAP Services
All candidates must apply through the online application process at charlottenc.gov/HR. No e-mailed, mailed, or faxed resumes will be accepted in lieu of the online application process.
Applications will be accessed for transferable skills and education qualifications.
Learn and work according to a pre-determined schedule ( Mon-Fri) for 20-40 hours.
Charlotte Water created the City of Charlotte’s first water/wastewater industry apprenticeship program that will increase jobs, training and opportunities for individuals with multiple barriers to employment. Our apprenticeship program is custom-designed to help individuals achieve the training and experience needed for a successful career at Charlotte Water.
An apprenticeship is a career and educational path that partners classroom and on-the-job training. Apprentices experience wage progression as their skills increase. Upon completion, apprentices earn a national industry-recognized credential from the Department of Labor.
All candidates must apply through the online application process. No e-mailed, mailed, or faxed resumes will be accepted in lieu of the online application process.
Apprentices are hired employees with full benefits and resources. Apprenticeships assure a continued pipeline of qualified workers that are skilled and on pace with industry advances.
This initiative will develop a pipeline of future workers with the skills and abilities needed to fill entry-level positions in water/wastewater or similar industries.
All candidates must apply through the online application process at the City of Charlotte Human Resources Page. No e-mailed, mailed, or faxed resumes will be accepted in lieu of the online application process.
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