College to discuss construction apprenticeships on May 14

FLORIDA KEYS — The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites prospective students to learn about its apprenticeships in construction technologies at a virtual information event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14. CFK is offering the electrical program in Key West and the Upper Keys during the fall semester, which begins Aug. 19. The deadline to apply is July 1.

The virtual information session will help prospective students learn about the trade professions, career outlooks and CFK’s tuition-free “earn-while-you-learn” programs. CFK’s apprenticeship programs provide education and training in all aspects of the respective trades — from conceptual to practical skills. Students are employed and paid full-time with a sponsoring employer that is partnered with CFK. They attend classes, which are tuition-free, while developing their skills through on-the-job training with their sponsor. As apprentice students advance through the program, their progress is rewarded with periodic wage increases.