Student Apprenticeships

To apply, you must meet all of the following requirements: 

• Be enrolled in an eligible degree program. Your program of study must align with one of the participating career pathways: 
  • Business, including Human Resources 
  • Information Technology, including Cybersecurity 
  • Drafting 
  • Engineering Technology 

• Be nearing degree completion. Have completed or be in progress with at least 45 credits toward your degree at the time of application.
   
• Meet the GPA requirement. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 by the start of the apprenticeship. 
  
  
• Have a FAFSA on file. Submit a FAFSA to EFSC for the 2026-2027 academic year. You do not need to qualify for financial aid to participate. 
  
  
• Maintain enrollment. Be enrolled in at least three credit hours for the Spring 2027 term. 

Apprenticeships require a commitment of 30-40 hours a week (established by your employer), along with a minimum six-month commitment with the possibility of a six-month renewal.

Apprenticeships are structured in six-month terms: July–December and January–June. Renewal may be considered at the midpoint of the initial term. Total employment as an apprentice cannot exceed one year. 

1. Review the eligibility requirements and confirm that your degree program is included. 
   
   
2. Watch for apprenticeship opportunities advertised by EFSC during the application window. 
   
   
3. Apply for positions that align with your career goals. 
   
   
4. Interview with the participating employer if selected for consideration. 
   
   
5. If selected, complete the required onboarding steps with EFSC and your employer. 

• Access Emerging Talent: Connect with students nearing completion of degrees aligned with your workforce needs.
• Reduce Hiring Costs: Eligible participating employers may receive reimbursement of up to 25% of apprentice wages.
• Evaluate Potential Talent: Observe an apprentice's skills and contributions before making longer-term hiring decisions.
• Receive EFSC Support: Get assistance with recruitment, candidate screening, onboarding coordination, and ongoing check-ins.

• Six-month Initial Placement: Option to renew for an additional six months, for a maximum of one year.
  
  
• Paid Employment: Apprentices perform meaningful job responsibilities in a role aligned with their academic pathway.
  
  
• Potential Wage Reimbursement: Eligible nonprofit employers may receive reimbursement for up to 100% of apprentice wages, while eligible for-profit employers may receive reimbursement for up to 50%, subject to program requirements.

1. Establish the partnership. EFSC and the employer sign a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). 
   
   
2. Define the position. The employer completes a job description using EFSC’s apprenticeship template. 
   
   
3. Recruit eligible students. EFSC advertises the opportunity during the application window. Employers may also offer virtual or in-person information sessions. 
   
   
4. Review candidates. EFSC provides a pool of eligible applicants for employer review. 
   
   
5. Interview and select. The employer interviews candidates and makes the hiring selection. Coordinated on-campus interviews may be available. 
   
   
6. Onboard the apprentice. EFSC coordinates apprenticeship-specific onboarding and support, while the employer completes its standard hiring and onboarding procedures. 
   
   
7. Provide the work experience. The employer provides paid employment for at least six months. Renewal may extend the placement for another six months, up to a one-year maximum. 
   
   
8. Stay connected. EFSC meets regularly with the employer to check in on the placement and support apprentice success. 
   
   
9. Submit for reimbursement. Eligible employers may submit an invoice at the end of each employment period in accordance with program reimbursement requirements.