Modern apprenticeships build a highly skilled and customized flow of talent, preparing workers who typically stay around for the long term.
Building upon the Career and Technical Education platform, it organizes classroom and work-based learning around knowledge and skills that specific occupations demand and offers deeper and more extensive on-the-job training.
For students, it creates a clear pathway to employment through a structured work-based learning program and builds interpersonal and technical skill sets through a sophisticated workplace experience.
LRSC has active apprenticeships in these programs:
- Cyber Security Support Technician -Information Technology degree
- Information Technology Support Technician -Information Technology degree
- Information Technology Network Analyst -Information Technology degree
- Electronics Technician-Simulation degree
- Electromechanical Technician-Technical Studies degree
- Nursing
THE PATH
President’s Commission on Apprenticeships —Apprenticeship programs, when implemented effectively, provide workers with a career path featuring paid on-the-job training, skills development, and mentorship, while at the same time providing employers with a steady source of highly trained and productive workers. The LRSC Earn and Learn Apprenticeship Program works with both newcomers to the field or seasoned employees looking to upgrade and specialize in their skills.
CORE CURRICULUM
The core of our curriculum is built on a broad foundation of industry-relevant concepts adapted for use in the courses to give students hands-on experience, allowing students to transition easily from class to work and back. The program and curriculum content are built with each industry partner in mind and align with the job skills. We train to meet your career goals!
INTERACTIVE COURSEWORK
The interactive coursework covers the analytical and technical skills necessary to monitor and respond to situations that arise. Our curriculum aligns with industry-standard certification-exam content, to prepare an individual to pass exams from industry leaders. At the end of the apprenticeship program, students gain both experience in the profession as well as an Associate of Applied Science Degree in their chosen field.
DONE IN 2
LRSC’s Apprenticeship Program is designed as a two- to three-year program in partnership with employers. Students are assigned a mentor at their employer to work with throughout the program. LRSC offers apprenticeship and mentor coaching as a distinct part of program management. The curriculum is delivered online or at the worksite which makes it convenient for individuals to Earn & Learn. Academic credit is offered for qualified certifications and experience. The required technical courses are front-loaded so apprentices can rapidly advance their knowledge, skills, and competency.
About the Apprenticeship Program
LRSC Quick Facts
Sample Apprentice/Employer Agreement
Apprenticeship programs currently open:
Information Technology (I.T.):
I.T. Dual Model | Fact Sheet
I.T. Curriculum
Simulation Technology (SIM):
SIM Dual Model | Fact Sheet
Electrical Assembler (Technical Studies):
Technical Studies Curriculum map
Apprenticeship programs opening soon:
Practical Nurse (LPN)
Precision Agriculture
Wind Energy
About the Apprenticeship Program
Launch Checklist
Success Timeline
LRSC Quick Facts
Sample Apprentice/Employer Agreement
Sample LRSC/Industry Agreement
Industry Partner Mentor Resource Guide
U.S. Department of Labor Information:
Department of Labor Information Technology Competency Model
Department of Labor Engineering Competency Model
Qualifications and Selection Procedures - Appendix D
Employer Acceptance Agreement - Appendix E
Apprenticeship programs currently open:
Information Technology (I.T.):
I.T. Dual Model | Fact Sheet
Simulation Technology (SIM):
SIM Dual Model | Fact Sheet
Apprenticeship programs opening soon:
Practical Nurse (LPN):
Electrical Assembler
Certified Nursing Assistant Apprentice (CNA): CHI St. Alexius
Location: Devils Lake, ND
Registered Nurse Apprentice (RN): CHI St. Alexius
Location: Devils Lake, ND
Registered Nurse Apprentice (RN): CHI St. Alexius
Location: Devils Lake, ND
Practical Nurse Apprentice: Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd
Location: New Rockford, ND
Certified Nursing Assistant Apprentice: Nelson County Health System
Location: McVille, ND
Licensed Practical Nurse Apprentice (LPN): Nelson County Health System
Location: McVille, ND
Registered Nurse Apprentice (RN): Nelson County Health System
Location: McVille, ND
Pre-Nursing Apprenticeship: Certified Resident Assistant (CRA): Pembina County Wedgewood Manor
Location: Cavalier, ND
Apprentice Practical Nurse (LPN): Pembina County Wedgewood Manor
Location: Cavalier, ND
Apprentice Graduate Nurse (RN): Pembina County Wedgewood Manor
Location: Cavalier, ND
Pre-Nursing Apprenticeship: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Pembina County Memorial Hospital
Location: Cavalier, ND
Apprentice Practical Nurse (LPN): Pembina County Memorial Hospital
Location: Cavalier, ND
Apprentice Graduate Nurse Hospital (RN): Pembina County Memorial Hospital
Location: Cavalier, ND
LPN Inpatient: Sanford Health
Location: Various Locations
Deadline: August 15, 2022
RN Nurse Apprentice: Lutheran Sunset Home
Location: Grafton, ND
LPN Apprentice: Lutheran Sunset Home
Location: Grafton, ND
IT Support Technician Apprentice: North Dakota Core Technology Services (CTS)
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Open until filled.
Northrop Grumman Cable and Harness Technician:
Location: New Town, ND
North Dakota Information Technology Department (NDIT):
Location: Bismarck, ND
Contact Kelsey Fetterman for more information
Contact us
Students interested in becoming an apprentice, contact:
Melana Howe
Resource Development/Corporate Liaison
701-567-3093 | Melana.Howe@lrsc.edu
Lloyd Halvorson
Vice President, Student & Academic Affairs
701-662-1681 | Lloyd.Halvorson@lrsc.edu
Employers interested in becoming a partner of the Earn & Learn Apprenticeship Program, contact:
Melana Howe
Resource Development/Corporate Liaison
701-567-3093 | Melana.Howe@lrsc.edu