Harper College offices will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
Harper currently offers apprenticeship programs for Industrial Maintenance, CNC Precision Machining, Mechatronics Technician, General Insurance, Supply Chain Management / Logistics, Graphic Arts Design & Technology - Print Graphics, Sales & Retail Management, Banking & Finance and IT Generalist. As companies approach Harper with their employment needs and the desire for apprentices, new apprenticeship programs can be created.
The Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics Technician and CNC Machining apprenticeship programs last 3 years, with students attending college in the fall and spring semesters.
The General Insurance, Supply Chain Management / Logistics, GGraphic Arts Design & Technology - Print Graphics, Sales & Retail Management, Banking & Finance and IT Generalist apprenticeship programs last 2 years, with students attending college all three semesters (fall, spring, and summer).
The process of applying for the Harper Apprenticeship Program is easy: follow the steps on this Become an Apprentice page. Visit Harper’s website and apply, take the necessary Harper placement tests (or submit transcripts for previous college credit in math and English), talk with an apprentice coach, create your resume and interview with available employers. Companies my have additional hiring steps.
Students must pass the placement tests for English and math for all programs.
No, the apprenticeship programs are open to all ages and backgrounds. Students can be career changers, veterans, unemployed, under-employed, or recent high school or GED graduates. Companies are also welcome to bring their own employees into the program to advance a valuable employee’s career path.
Contact the Office of the Apprenticeship at 847-925-6630 or email apprenticeships@harpercollege.edu