CareerBoost offers Modern Youth Apprenticeship pathways that provide exceptional learning experiences, paid employment, and valuable credentials that lead to success in high-demand, high-wage careers. Offered by Eastern Indiana Works and East Central Educational Service Center, this program helps high school students in East Central Indiana earn paid work experience, gain college credit, and build career skills. Beginning in junior year, this three-year commitment goes beyond short-term internships to prepare students for long-term success.
CAREERBOOST
By combining Eastern Indiana Works’ strong employer connections and workforce expertise with the East Central Education Service Center’s leadership in career pathways, work-based learning, and education partnerships, this initiative seeks to expand youth apprenticeship opportunities for all East Central Indiana students. Together, schools and employers will create career pathways that offer paid employment, hands-on learning, aligned academics, college credit, and industry-recognized credentials.
MISSION
VISION
To create sustainable and meaningful career pathways for East Central Indiana students through youth apprenticeship programs by building strong partnerships among schools, businesses, postsecondary institutions, and community stakeholders, leading to higher rates of credential completion, degree attainment, and placement in quality, in-demand careers that support long-term success in school, work, and life.
BENEFITS OF APPRENTICESHIP
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Advancement in Career
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Defined Career Route
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Paid Training Opportunities
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Higher Income Possibilities
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Chance for College Credits
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Reduction in Education Costs
94%
of apprentices who complete a Registered Apprenticeship find employment, with an average annual salary of $80,000