Illinois Central College Program Featured in Publication as Best Earn and Learn Model
The Industrial Maintenance
Apprenticeship Program at Illinois Central College was featured as the best
earn and learn model by the Illinois Community College Board’s publication of
“Promising Practices in Illinois Career Pathways.” This 2 1/2 year
program is a product of ICC staff and local companies joining forces to help
fill the current gaps in the workforce.
The program is designed to allow
students to earn while they learn, with the end result of providing companies
with the trained employees they need. ICC offers qualified applicants the
opportunity to get paid in a high-demand job, while also attending school to
earn an associate degree. The program combines job-related credit courses
with structured on-the-job learning experiences. Students are on the job
and in the classroom for eight weeks each during the semester, and they are
paid a wage for both the classroom and job site portions.
The goal for the apprenticeship
program is to provide workers with advanced skill sets meeting the specific
needs of employers, using a flexible learning approach. ICC is fortunate
to have the support of numerous companies providing a significant amount of
funding and donated equipment. The college looks forward to continuing
this program as long as there is a need in the field.
For more information and to read
this featured article, visit icc.edu/news.
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