Apprenticeship Catawba provides free education, hands-on job experience

The students chose to celebrate National Apprenticeship Appreciation Week by volunteering in the community, Apprenticeship Coordinator Kimberly Propst said.

Apprenticeship Catawba is a four-year program that pays for students to get an associate degree in applied science in mechatronics engineering technology or computer integrated machining technology from Catawba Valley Community College. At the same time, students also get hands-on work experience through local companies, like Pöppelmann Plastics and Sarstedt...

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