Astute Talent Pathways connects North Carolina employers with motivated high school students through registered youth apprenticeships — combining paid, hands-on work experience with classroom instruction and college credit.
Registered apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, giving employers a pipeline of skilled, loyal workers and giving students a debt-free path into a career.
Develop workers trained to your exact standards, reducing recruitment costs and increasing retention through direct investment in your team.
Students gain real-world experience, an hourly wage, industry certification, and college credit — all while still in high school.
Astute handles needs assessment, program design, candidate sourcing, training, mentorship, and ongoing compliance support.
Every apprentice's schedule is unique, but a typical pathway looks like this for a student starting as a junior.
High school academic classes 3 days/week, paired with 12–16 hours per week of on-the-job training.
School 2–3 days/week with 20–24 hours per week on the job, plus college coursework aligned to the apprentice's pathway.
32+ hours per week on the job as the apprentice completes college-level coursework toward an industry-recognized credential.
From healthcare to technology to business operations, Astute builds registered apprenticeship programs across high-growth occupations.
Technology
Technology
Technology
Healthcare
Healthcare
Business & Finance
Education
Business Ops, Real Estate, Hospitality
We partner with community colleges, school districts, and the state apprenticeship agency to make registered apprenticeship simple for employers.
Schedule a consultation and learn how Astute Talent Pathways can help you launch a registered apprenticeship program.
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