Workplace Learning: Apprenticeships, Internships, and Work-Based Learning (Co-Ops)

Today's job market is more competitive than ever before. That's why it’s important to distinguish yourself from other applicants. Gain valuable work experience through an apprenticeship, internship, or work-based learning course.

Workplace Learning can help provide the tools, connections, potential opportunities, and skills needed to enhance your resume and get real-world experience directly related to your field of study — experience that employers are likely to expect from job candidates.

Other benefits to you include:

  • college credit and a degree leading to a career 
  • better salary 
  • global, portable credentials
  • economic mobility with an improved standard of living

Opportunities

What is the difference between apprenticeships, internships, and work-based Learning (co-ops) and how do I get started? Check out the following overview and links to additional information.

  • Apprenticeships: long-term (12-48 months), paid positions that let you earn college credit while getting valuable on-the-job skills at one company.

  • Internships: flexible, non-credit work experiences that help you explore a career path or gain practical experience in your field. Positions may be paid or unpaid and last a few days or weeks to a couple of months, and be project based.

  • Work-Based Learning (Co-Ops): for-college-credit courses that you spend a semester working with an employer in a position directly related to your field of study — positions may be paid or unpaid.

Central Piedmont Workplace Learning Programs

Today's job market is more competitive than ever before. That's why you should get serious about distinguishing yourself from other applicants. How? By getting valuable work experience through an apprenticeship, internship, or work-based learning course. Central Piedmont offers internship and apprenticeship opportunities so you can get the hands-on experience you need to be successful in the job market.