Apprenticeship Program
settingsBuild Your Skilled Workforce with Registered Apprenticeships
Build a stronger workforce with Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. By combining paid on-the-job training with college coursework, apprenticeships give employers a direct way to grow talent that meets their exact needs—while helping students gain valuable skills and a paycheck from day one.
Why Partner With OFTC?
Custom Training
Develop workers trained to your standards and company culture.
Lower Costs
Reduce turnover and recruitment expenses with loyal, skilled workers.
Talent Pipeline
Create a steady flow of job-ready workers to meet current and future demands.
Skilled Workforce
Employees trained to your exact standards while learning on the job.
Stronger Partnerships
Grow your business with a reliable pipeline of future talent.
Increased Productivity
Apprentices learn while they earn, applying classroom knowledge immediately on the job.
“Apprenticeship programs that blend on-the-job training with college academics create the perfect scaffolding between theory and practice. This approach ensures apprentices gain the best of both worlds while developing the skills needed to excel.”
Dan Smelker-Cheeseman, BASF Apprenticeship Program Manager
How It Works
Step 1: Employer partners with OFTC to choose a program that aligns with the organization’s needs.
Step 2: Apprentices split time between job site and classroom learning, building their skills in both areas.
Step 3: Employer gains a highly skilled, job-ready worker who is already aligned with the company’s values.
Additional Resources
Want to explore more about apprenticeships with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)? Check out these helpful links:
- TCSG Apprenticeships Overview – Learn how registered apprenticeships work statewide and the benefits for employers and students.
- Employer Toolkit – Step-by-step guidance, forms, and best practices for starting an apprenticeship program.
- Success Stories – See how other Georgia businesses have built strong workforces through TCSG partnerships.
Visit the TCSG’s Apprenticeship web page for detailed information and additional support.