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North Carolina: scholarships, apprenticeships and free training
Free college, apprenticeship doors, free training and scholarships for North Carolina residents. 2 listings, each with its source and last-verified date (Oct 17, 2026). Types here: Apprenticeship, Funding help.
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ApprenticeshipNC says registered apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and credentials. It publishes a Registered Apprenticeship Directory; for opportunities that interest you, contact the employer or educational partner listed. ApprenticeshipNC states it is not a staffing agency and cannot provide current job vacancies. NCCCS says registered apprenticeship can start at age 16 and describes a community college tuition waiver for students who complete a qualifying pre-apprenticeship and enroll in a registered apprenticeship within 120 days of graduation, and for high school students already enrolled in a qualifying registered apprenticeship. Its youth page says you apply by contacting the program sponsor or employer. The office publishes a phone number and email on the page.
Who it is for (as stated)
Each sponsor sets its own requirements; youth pathway from age 16.
Cost or award (as stated)
Registered apprenticeships are paid employment with training (as stated)
Deadline or timing
Each sponsor sets its own dates.
Note: North Carolina appears on Apprenticeship.gov's list of State Apprenticeship Agency states.
NC Commerce says 70+ NCWorks Career Centers across the state offer, at no charge, career assessment and guidance, access to training and education programs, job fairs and workshops, resume help and free computer access, plus special programs for veterans, young adults, migrant and seasonal farm workers and justice-involved people. Registering with NCWorks Online lets you search jobs and training in your area. NC Commerce says 19 local workforce development boards are responsible for local WIOA plans and oversight of the local service delivery system; contact your local board through the N.C. Association of Workforce Development Boards. Ask your center whether WIOA training support fits your situation.
Who it is for (as stated)
Open to job seekers; WIOA training funds have eligibility rules.
Cost or award (as stated)
Services free (as stated); training funds if eligible