For Students
Earn the Life You Want: Become an Apprentice
SCC partners with local employers to offer paid, work-based learning as an apprentice or dual-trainee. You combine structured on-the-job learning with your college courses to prepare for jobs in high-demand, high-skill industries.
Start your career while you complete a degree at South Central College. Work for an area employer while you go to school, master your technical skills, and graduate with minimal debt. High-wage employment opportunities in Manufacturing, Ag, and Health Care let you earn wages for related on-the-job learning.
Apprenticeship benefits
Master your skills
Practice the skills you learn in the classroom on the job.
Employment
Receive a salary and start your career right away.
Free college education
Graduate with minimal debt while earning a competitive wage.
Student commitments
- Maintain good academic standing
- Show up to class on time
- Show up to work on time
- Communicate with your employer and the college regularly
Where to Start
High-wage opportunities may be available in these programs
Medical Assistant
Learn clinical and administrative skills, from taking vital signs and lab testing to keeping medical records, while you work alongside health care professionals.
Machine Tool Technology
Build skills in CNC programming, lathe turning, and milling while you earn industry-certified NIMS credentials.
Mechatronics
Learn to keep automated plants running by combining mechanical and electronic systems, from maintenance and setup to automation.
Welding
Train in hands-on, state-of-the-art labs at Faribault and North Mankato. Metallica scholarships are available for eligible students.
Interested? Contact Kelcey Woods-Nord to learn how the Learn-Work-Earn program fits your goals.
For Employers
Build the Workforce You Need
Area employers share a critical labor shortage, and apprenticeships are a proven solution for increasing the pool of qualified workers. Through Learn-Work-Earn, SCC and local companies develop custom solutions for building our region’s skilled workforce.
Fill your skills gap
Learn-Work-Earn is a flexible training strategy. It moves knowledge from experienced mentors to new workers, diversifies the workforce, increases employee loyalty, and reduces turnover. It combines technical instruction with on-the-job learning and can be customized to meet the needs of any business.
Five primary components
Every Learn-Work-Earn program includes:
- Employer driven
- Structured on-the-job learning
- Related technical instruction
- Competitive wages
- Industry-recognized credentials
Why Partner With SCC
Employer benefits and commitment
Enhance recruitment and retention
Establish training programs and set your business apart in finding and keeping committed employees.
Optimize productivity
On-the-job training moves knowledge and standardized skills from your experienced employees to others.
Increase flexibility
Program options make it possible for employees to attend classes around their work schedule.
Employer commitment
- Plan a minimum 20-hour workweek
- Cover the apprentice’s tuition and testing fees up front (scholarships, financial aid, and other funding are available to offset these costs)
- Dedicate a mentor to support students during their on-the-job learning
Thank you for supporting our students and your future workforce!
Ready to learn, work, and earn?
Contact Kelcey Woods-Nord, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, to learn more about the Learn-Work-Earn program.
Email Kelcey