Wayne Community College will offer an electrical wiring pre-apprenticeship academy this summer, allowing high school students to build valuable workforce and employability skills.
The Careers Electric Summer Academy will provide students with hands-on training and real-world experience as they learn basic wiring, safety practices, and proper tool usage. Participants will connect with local employers and industry professionals as they explore career pathways in the electrical industry.
WCC is partnering with Pitt Electric to offer the pre-apprenticeship program, which will help students discover how to pursue apprenticeships and entry-level career opportunities.
The summer academy will run from June 8 through July 22. It is geared toward high school juniors and seniors with an interest in the electrical field. Participants must be at least 16 years old by May 20.
Students will receive a stipend and a tool kit upon completion of the program.
The program is an initiative of the Siemens Foundation. Its goal is to expand access to high-quality electrical training and create clear pathways to well-paying, in-demand electrical careers, meeting the nation’s growing electrification needs.
The Siemens Foundation has selected North Carolina to be the first state to implement the Careers Electric program. The organization launched Careers Electric with a $9.25 million investment, aiming to train 25,000 people in its first 10 years.
Learn more and apply for the Careers Electric Summer Academy on WCC’s website. The deadline to apply is May 15.
About the Siemens Foundation
The Siemens Foundation advances workforce development in focused fields, including manufacturing, electrification, and healthcare in the United States. Established in 1998, the Siemens Foundation has invested $174 million in the United States to support the development of U.S. workers by scaling best practices and investing in workforce training and education. Through partnerships with national organizations, they work to improve individual lives and local communities. Further information is available at www.siemens-foundation.org.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.