Earn a Degree. Advance Your Career.
LEAP@ForsythTech–the Learn and Earn Apprenticeship Program–is a two to three year adult apprenticeship program. Once accepted to LEAP, you will have the opportunity to earn a degree at Forsyth Tech while working and gaining experience in the industry you are studying.
Benefits of the program include:
- Employment with an approved LEAP@ForsythTech partner
- Mentorship from an experienced worker at the company
- Time away from work to attend classes
- Increased pay as skills are learned on the job
- Enrollment in an approved Forsyth Tech program of study corresponding with your apprentice job
- Earning an certificate, diploma or degree from Forsyth Tech
- Earning a state and national Journeyworker credential when the program is completed
- Potential to qualify for tuition waivers, grants, or other funding to cover tuition, fees and books while in the program.
Timing
Apprenticeships through LEAP@ForsythTech begin a new cohort each fall (August) and spring (January) semester. Over the summer, Forsyth Tech holds a pre-apprenticeship program, which covers basic safety and other industry concepts, as well as presentations from our employer partners and interviews for potential apprentice positions.
Requirements
To be considered, applicants:
- Must be 18 or older at time the apprenticeship begins
- Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
“To be honest, I’m not a big fan of school, but I am a big fan of this program! ”
Killian Q., CIM Program