
APPRENTICESHIPS
Earn While you learn in a paid apprentichip at Indian River State College
THIS PROGRAM WILL…
- Hands-On Experience: Work alongside industry experts in a real-world setting, applying your skills directly to meaningful projects.
- Tailored Learning: Develop specialized skills through a customized training plan designed to meet industry standards and your career goals.
- Earn While You Learn: Receive competitive compensation while gaining valuable experience and building your professional portfolio.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
- AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION & HEATING APPRENTICESHIP
- ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP
- PLUBMING APPRENTICESHIP
- WELDING APPRENTICESHIP
- CULINARY OPERATIONS APPRENTICESHIP
- DIESEL TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
- MECHANICAL DRAFTER APPRENTICESHIP
- MECHATRONICS TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
- MEDICAL ASSISTING APPRENTICESHIP
- PHARMACY TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
- SURGICAL TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION & HEATING APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
Start a rewarding career that is increasingly in need of trained and licensed technicians, installers and trouble shooters. Applicants must be employed by a licensed contractor that sponsors the student throughout the three-year program.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida-registered apprenticeship sponsors. It prepares students for advancement as residential or commercial electricians in the construction industry.
Successful completers receive a certificate of completion from the State of Florida and IRSC and are eligible to take the journeyman license exam. Applicants must be employed by a licensed contractor that sponsors the student throughout the three-year program.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
PLUMING APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida-registered apprenticeship sponsors. It prepares students for advancement as residential or commercial electricians in the construction industry.
Successful completers receive a certificate of completion from the State of Florida and IRSC and are eligible to take the journeyman license exam. Applicants must be employed by a licensed contractor that sponsors the student throughout the three-year program.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
WELDING APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
Certified welders and fabricators received increased pay and are more in-demand employees.
Apprentices in this program must be employed with a local welding company that partners with IRSC. Those who successfully complete the program receive a certificate from the State of Florida and IRSC and are eligible to take an American Welding Society Welders Certification test.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
CULINARY OPERATIONS APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
Certified culinarians typically receive increased pay and are more in-demand employees. Those who successfully complete the one-year program receive a certificate from the State of Florida and IRSC. Apprentices are trained to be certified as ServSafe® managers.
Applicants must be employed by a qualified food-service establishment willing to sponsor the student and must be a member of the American Culinary Federation and registered as an apprentice.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
DIESEL TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida registered apprenticeship sponsors and prepares students with cooperative methods requiring on-the-job training and custom initiation. it provides the student with technical and practical skills necessary in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics trades.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
MECHANICAL DRAFTER APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida registered apprenticeship sponsors, and prepares students for advancement education and careers in the Architecture and Construction. The program utilizes a cooperative method of learning, requiring on-the-job training and classroom instruction, providing the student with technical and practical skills necessary in the Architecture and Construction trades.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
MECHATRONICS TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
This program is delivered in partnership with State of Florida registered apprenticeship sponsors, and prepares students for advanced education and careers in the manufacturing trade. The program utilizes a cooperative method of learning, requiring on-the-job training and classroom instruction, providing the student with technical and practical skills necessary in the manufacturing trades.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
MEDICAL ASSISTING APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
This program trains students as Medical Assistants, covering clinical, laboratory, and administrative tasks. Practicum includes internships in relevant facilities. It includes hands-on internships and paid on-the-job training.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
During this one-year program, students learn needed skills and knowledge to prepare them for national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Apprentices receive paid, on-the-job training from their employers throughout the program.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship
The Surgical Technician Apprenticeship provides traditional instruction and an accelerated alternate delivery option where students receive credit for on-the-job training. Apprentices receive better access to high-demand jobs, higher wages, and a more secure career path.
For more information, contact apprenticeships@irsc.edu.