Earn the Life you Want: Become an Apprentice

Photos of students in Machining, Mecatronics, and Medical Assisting

SCC has partnered with local employers to offer students paid, work-based learning opportunities as apprentices and dual-trainees. The College’s Learn-Work-Earn program offers students the ability to combine structured on-the-job learning with their college courses to better prepare them for jobs in high-demand and high-skill industries. Through this combination, we help you master your technical skills and earn the life you want! By combining on-the-job training with traditional classroom instruction, we help you master your technical skills and earn the life you want.

Apprenticeship Benefits

  • Master Your Skills: Practice the skills you learn in the classroom on the job.
  • Employment: Receive a salary and start your career right away
  • Free College Education: Graduate with minimal debt while earning a competitive wage.

Student Commitments

  • Maintain good academic standing
  • Show up to class on time
  • Show up to work on time
  • Communicate with employer and college regularly

High-wage opportunities may be available to you in the following programs:

Contact Kelcey Woods-Nord at (507) 389-7466 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about the Learn-Work-Earn program.

What Architectural Drafting and Design Students Say

Freddy Bigbear
Freddy Bigbear
"You can go on to do many different jobs after completing this program."
Jaime Mathwig
Jaime Mathwig
"The Architectural Drafting and Design program is great! We work on “real-world” projects that are very practical. Also, the instructor is very supportive in helping us find a job before and after graduation."
Matthew Rocker
Matthew Rocker
"I started out not knowing the difference between a section cut and a plan view. Now I’m creating building plans of my own. My instructor is one of the biggest reasons I enjoy and learn so much."
Stephanie Chandler
Stephanie Chandler
"I really enjoy small class sizes and the teachers are really helpful working one-on-one."

Transporation Programs

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the auto industry will have to fill 35,000 technician jobs each year through the end of the decade to keep up with demand. With increasing automobile computer sophistication, receiving training from a certified program is a must.