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.
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.
To apply for the Summer 2024 Pre-Apprenticeship Program, select one of the application links below.
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