Forward-thinking companies from a range of work sectors offer apprenticeships through the Rockingham Apprenticeship and Technical Opportunities Program. As part of the application process, you’ll have a chance to visit these companies to see various career possibilities firsthand.
Each year, more companies in our area start new apprenticeship opportunities in order to fill gaps for skilled team members and to stay competitive in today’s economy. This continued growth in apprenticeship means the number of career pathways for students is expanding.
The Rockingham Apprenticeship and Technical Opportunities Program (RockATOP) offers apprenticeships in a number of advanced manufacturing sectors, business related pathways, and a teacher assistant pathway. A few of the career areas you can pursue include robotics, CNC machining, mechanical and electrical. Other careers are available and can be discussed at company open houses.
You can learn more about possible careers during the company tours/Open House Events interested students attend each fall and winter.