1. “Open Houses 2014/15”

2. Agenda What is an apprenticeship? Why NCTAP? What is NCTAP? Current Trades Overview of Selection process Salary Summary & next step

3. In today’s Manufacturing … Linear Transfer Technology Pick & Place Automated Quality Control Pneumatic Hydraulic Automation Mechatronics Electronics

4. What is an Apprenticeship? Combines on-the-job training with academic instruction for those entering the workforce Apprenticeships help individuals put their academic skills to practical use in various careers Internships are often short- term, <1 year, unpaid Apprenticeships last 3 - 4 years, paid, begin age 16 - 18

5. What is NCTAP? Registered apprenticeship program by NC Department of Commerce –6,400 hours of learning manufacturing skills –1,600 hours of college education Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Wake Tech Community College Journeyman Certificate by the NC Department of Commerce & USDOL Dual Training - Academics in College / hands on at company Guaranteed job opportunity after graduation

6. Why pursue an Apprenticeship? Earn while learning Free college and a paycheck AAS Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology Guaranteed Job Opportunity

7. NCTAP – How does the 4 year program look like 12 th Grade at High School – ½ day school, ½ day at work Year 1 Work & School - 1 day per week (School) Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Local High School: Classes to close gaps Apprentices are employed by the company right from the start in year one. Education Partner:

8. Current trades Welding Fabricator CNC Machinist Mold/Plastics Technology Sheet Metal Fabrication Machine Assembly and Repair Electronics Technician Automation / PLC

9. NCTAP Partnership – Founded 2013 Partner Companies: Allied Automation, Apex Bühler Aeroglide, Cary CaptiveAire, Youngsville GlaxoSmithKline, Zebulon Madern USA, Apex Schunk, Morrisville Superior Tooling, Wake Forest Sponsor Organizations: Wake Tech Community College Thales Academy NC Department of Commerce NC Chamber of Commerce

10. The NCTAP Candidate Profile High School Junior (or best Seniors) 2.8+ unweighted GPA (4.0 scale) For home school Wake Tech placement test Interest in a career in engineering or manufacturing All Math except calculus by graduation, Physics, good communication skills Drafting, CAD & Shop experience Paid work experience, especially hands-on making or fixing things Attendance (No more than 5 absences per year) NCTAP had more openings than suitable candidates in 2014!

11. Selection Timeline 2014/15 October – December/January –NCTAP presentations at local High Schools (October/November 2014) –Open houses in December 2014 and January 2015 March –Orientation (performance and Wake Tech placement tests) June - July –6 week Internship/Pre-Apprenticeship (performance and Wake Tech grades) September –Apprenticeship begins (receive quarterly evaluations) OctNov Dec JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSep

12. Open Houses (Dec/Jan) Saturday morning events (8:00 & 10:30 am) Register on www.nctap.org in Oct/Nov 2014www.nctap.org See different companies Accompanied by parents or guardian School counselors and CTE teachers are more than welcome to join

13. Orientation (March) Students invest 15 hours (4 evenings) A chance to look at different companies Work on a project to take home Find out what you would like to do

14. Internship / Pre-Apprenticeship (June – July) 6 weeks to come in and check out one of the different companies Earn money and college credits Find out what “YOU” would like to do Work with professionals Make your decision to stay

15. Salary

16. Would you like to be in this picture next year…?

17. Summary & next step Successful graduates get: Free college and A PAYCHECK! (“Earning while learning”) Guaranteed Job Opportunity after graduation AAS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Wake Tech Community College Next step: Go to http://www.nctap.org Sign up for Orientation: Go to NCTAP events

18. NCTAP – the degree that pays! Start a career that gives you the flexibility to live and work according to your needs! Visit us at www.nctap.org

19. Back up slides

20. NCTAP Apprentice vs. NCSU Engineering Student 12 th Grade NCTAP College Start NCTAP/NCSU NCTAP - Degree & Journeyman NCTAP - career start NCSU - senior year After 5 years: NCTAP: + $121,447 NCSU: - $37,056 5-year cumulative cash flow comparison