Central Piedmont Launches Application Cycle for Coca-Cola Consolidated Apprenticeship Program

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Students can now apply for the Coca-Cola Consolidated Apprenticeship Program. This hands-on learning opportunity is designed to “earn and learn,” providing paid apprenticeships to

 stimulate interest in high-demand manufacturing, equipment repair, and logistics positions.

Application Cycle Now Open:

Central Piedmont is accepting interest inquiries for the program, which begins in Summer 2024 and spans 12 months.

During the program, apprentices will work approximately 20 hours weekly while completing three to four college courses each semester. Apprentices will transition to full-time positions upon successful completion of the program.

Program Details
Eligible applicants will gain paid experience through part-time roles at Coca-Cola Consolidated and its transportation subsidiary Red Classic Transportation, alongside financial support for career certificates, preparing them for positions such as:

The fundamental requirement for these apprenticeships is a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.

Information Sessions:
Central Piedmont invites prospective candidates to attend an Information Session.

In-person and virtual attendance options:

Virtual only:

For complete program information, visit cpcc.edu/coke.

Start your Career with Paid Apprenticeships from Coca-Cola

Photos of Coca-Cola Consolidated employees working on equipment over red background and the Central Piedmont and Coke logos.

Did you know the nation’s largest Coca-Cola Bottler is based right here in Charlotte? It takes all different kinds of workers to make those facilities run and career opportunities are available. Paid apprenticeships let you “earn and learn” skills to be part of that action.

Information sessions can help get your questions answered. Join us for an info session on March 27 or April 19.

Or, apply now! Applications are open now through April 28.

Qualified applicants will get paid experience through part-time positions at Coke Consolidated while receiving financial support to pay for career certificates in fields to prepare you for careers such as:

  • Manufacturing / warehouse mechanic
  • Diesel mechanic (Red Classic Transportation – RCT)
  • Equipment Services Reconditioning Technician (HVAC and electrical skills)
Learn more about the apprenticeships and review Coca-Cola videos about “day in the life” of these careers.

Central Piedmont and City of Charlotte enter workforce and education partnership

City Manager Marcus Jones smiling and shaking hands with Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer

The City is including tuition prepayment to its educational assistance policy to remove any financial barriers to obtaining an associate degree and/or certifications that can be earned at Central Piedmont.

The City of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College formalized a partnership for workforce development and education during a signing ceremony on Monday.

Central Piedmont students will have the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience through City of Charlotte apprenticeships, co-ops and internship programs. The city has 13 registered apprenticeship occupations with 36 combined former and current participants. The co-op program is new and there are two participants in the year-long program. The city has more than 25 career fields students can explore, from construction to administration.

The partnership will provide better access to education, job training, career counseling and more for city employees and Central Piedmont students. For employees who do not currently hold post-secondary credentials, the city will pre-pay tuition and associated fees at Central Piedmont toward an associate degree or certificate programs. By offering a pre-payment program, the partnership is promoting upward mobility and removing a financial barrier.

“It’s important we invest in our employees and provide opportunities to join our workforce,” said City Manager Marcus D. Jones. “Through this partnership, we are preparing and reskilling our workforce for jobs of the future.”

“Central Piedmont is thrilled and proud to establish this partnership with the City of Charlotte,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, college president. “The college is eager to welcome and work with City of Charlotte employees as they seek further education and the re-skilling needed to advance their careers. At the same time, we are delighted our students will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and skills through work-based learning programs with the city. We believe this partnership, in time, can become a model for other cities and colleges to implement.”

Central Piedmont Student Jahmicah Miller named 2022 Outstanding Registered Apprentice

Congratulations are in order for Central Piedmont student, and winner of the 2022 Outstanding Registered Apprentice — Jahmicah Miller.  ApprenticeshipNC is the State Apprenticeship Agency which works with employers, register programs, register apprentices, and training programs to help employers of all sizes find talented professionals who can meet their workforce needs. Apprenticeships benefit both employers and employees; apprentices can earn progressive wages while learning valuable skills and obtaining nationally recognized credentials.

Check out this video which includes an interview and more about Jahmicah’s journey.

Allstate Apprenticeship Program Moves the Upward Mobility Needle

Central Piedmont’s Work-based Learning department recently partnered with Allstate on the “Good Hands College Apprenticeship,” a paid program that gives students the opportunity to obtain hands-on work experience at Allstate while completing their associate degree or certificate in cybersecurity.

More than 20 Central Piedmont students applied for the 30-hours/week apprenticeship program; however, job offers were extended to only three candidates – Sabrina Carr, Rushit Patel and Joshua Pierce – who began working for Allstate on Jan. 21, 2020, and joined Central Piedmont student Shanelle Keels, who was already on staff.

As apprentices, Central Piedmont’s students will work in teams to catch real-time hackers, attempting to break into Allstate’s systems; help monitor and create best practices for how to keep Allstate’s customers – and their data – safe; and gain valuable leadership skills by participating in a variety of mentoring programs. For their efforts, the students will be paid to learn – $18.64/hour to be exact.

“Allstate’s model of learn and earn is the perfect example of a program that is creating upward mobility in the lives of others,” explains Ed Injaychock, director of work-based learning at Central Piedmont. “It’s helping bridge the gap, providing our students with the training and funding they need to secure a better-paying job or family-sustaining career in the future.”

“We are thrilled for the opportunities this will provide to Central Piedmont’s students and the Allstate Corporation,” added Dave St. Clair, vice president of security operations, hosting services, and the Charlotte Talent Center for Allstate Insurance Company.

Learn more about Central Piedmont’s Work-based Learning programs.