Partnerships with local employers have allowed Ocean County College to establish apprenticeship programs that offer eligible students a chance to earn while they learn. Apprentices receive a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, expanding their skills and building the confidence that comes from hands-on experience – without burdensome out-of-pocket costs.

As the college explained, “All apprentices receive a salary for the on-the-job training, and some employers will also…