Tradesformers - Youth Apprenticeship Program

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

Tradesformers is a youth apprenticeship program designed to connect talented students with growing industry trades in our area.  It is an industry-led initiative where participants work closely with the school system, local community college and community partners to address skills needs and gaps.  Apprentices gain on-the-job training, related classroom instruction in a progressive wage position.

Minimum Requirements

• Be a high school junior; program begins the summer of your senior year
   
• Minimum of a 2.0 GPA and have few courses needed to graduate
   
• Be able to work 10-15 hours per week and complete graduation requirements
   
• CTE pathway completer or on track to complete in Automotive, Carpentry, STEM, Welding or Woodworking
   
• Acceptable high school attendance and discipline record
   
• Be willing to make a firm commitment to the Tradesformers program
   
• Be able to pass a drug screening and background check
   
• Have a NC driver's license and reliable transportation by June of the year you are applying

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.