
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
- PLUMING 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
Hours: 8400
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
Hours: 8220
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
Hours: 8220
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
Hours: 2671
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
Hours: 2346
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
Hours: 3051
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
Hours: 2451
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
Hours: 2451
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
Hours: 3300
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
Hours: 3050
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
Hours: 2640
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.