Apprenticeships

Launch Your Career with Apprenticeships at PPSC!

Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom at Pikes Peak State College. Through in the field apprenticeships, students gain invaluable hands-on experience while earning a paycheck and building their careers. Our apprenticeship programs bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application, offering a powerful alternative pathway to professional growth. By combining structured on-the-job training with related technical instruction, apprentices develop industry-specific skills employers need today. Whether you're a student seeking practical experience, an employer looking to develop talent, or an educator interested in expanding opportunities for your students, reach out to PPSC to discover how our apprenticeship programs create meaningful connections between education and employment—transforming potential into professional achievement!

Why our Apprenticeships are Different

Unlike traditional internships or training programs, apprenticeships offer:

Earn While You Learn – Receive competitive wages from day one and increasing as your skills develop

Industry-Recognized Credentials – Gain nationally recognized credentials validating your skills with future employers

Structured Career Pathway – Follow a clear progression from apprentice to journey-level professional with defined advancement opportunities

Mentorship by Experts – Work directly with experienced professionals dedicated to your development

Dual Education Model – Combine practical on-the-job training with related technical instruction from PPSC earning college credit as you work

Guaranteed Skills Development – Follow a structured curriculum designed by industry experts to ensure mastery of essential competencies
Employer Investment – Companies are invested in your success as they're developing their future workforce

Ready to Get Started?

Students: Become an Apprentice

Imagine getting paid to build your future career! Whether you're taking your first steps after high school or returning to education as an adult – this program welcomes you! Blend hands-on experience with supportive classroom coursework while earning a competitive wage today and preparing for rewarding, sustainable-wage careers. Your success story starts here!

Earn & Learn

Employers: Hire an Apprentice

Colorado businesses face increasing challenges finding qualified workers in today’s competitive market. PPSC apprenticeship programs offer a strategic partnership opportunity to address this challenge. Build a steady pipeline of highly qualified workers tailored to your industry’s specific needs helping you fill critical positions in your workforce.

Improve your workforce

Explore Program Options

Choose an option that speaks to you! Train to be a surgical technologist in just 4 semesters at PPSC, or become an Early Childhood Education apprentice and take classes to complete the Pre-school Teacher certificate while also learning on the job.

Explore Options

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Not sure where to start, or need a little extra guidance? Whether you're a student or an employer, complete this form and our apprenticeship team will get back to you soon!

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