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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Our cohorts begin in January and July each year.

If you meet the following requirements and are interested in a future cohort, please complete the form.

In order to be eligible for the Apprenticeship, you must:

  • be 18 years of age or older

  • be interested in entering a career in the software and technology industry (in roles such as web development, data science, cloud infrastructure, or security)

  • be able to demonstrate technical skill proficiency in two ways:

    • share your GitHub and/or portfolio

    • submit a 3-5 minute video recording demonstrating at least one project you have actively contributed to or built yourself (see our demo video screening for an example)

 

FAQs

  • This program will require apprentices to be available Monday - Friday, from 9am - 5pm for 24 weeks (6-months). Your typical week will be broken into 2 virtual classrooms days (Monday & Friday) and 3 days with your employer host (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)

  • Yes. Develop Carolina is a federally registered apprenticeship program, which means each apprentice that completes the program will receive a Journeyworker Certification.

  • While we cannot guarantee you a job beyond the apprenticeship, we are committed to providing you with all the necessary resources and tools needed to gain employment in the field upon completion of the program.

    You may receive an offer of employment with your host company on (or shortly before) graduation, and you might even receive multiple offers! Like any job offer, these are subject to budget constraints and work availability.

  • Yes! Each apprentice will be paid a stipend by their assigned employer-host throughout the six month program

  • The 2 days each week spent in the “classroom” will be remote learning. However, dependent upon the employer host you are placed with and your location in the state, you may be asked to be remote or in-person for the 3 on-the-job days.

  • In addition to the real-world on-the-job training you’ll receive while working with your employer-host, you’ll spend time in the virtual classroom going through a range of topics!

    You’ll also build a full-stack web application throughout the program.