


LEARN A SKILL AND CREATE A CAREER AT HIRE CITY
RICHARDSON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE offers the chance at a free education and paid work experience all in through our RICH TECH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. This pathway to a dynamic career in trades lets you take classes and learn your trade while working under an experienced worker all while getting paid.
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The program is a 2 - 5 year apprenticeship including classroom learning and mostly paid hands on experience. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive workforce training, mentorship, and other resources on your career path. Our ultimate goal is to financially empower people to attain personal and economic advancement for their families and the community.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
APPRENTICESHIP BENEFITS:
Apprenticeships are career paths. An apprentices receive training, guidance and support the entire time in our program.
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As an Apprentice, you canl:
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Earn a nationally recognized certification in your chose industry
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Gain full-time employment with benefits
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Achieve an industry specific education
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Obtain higher wages and career advancement as you progress
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No College debt - Tuition, frees and books will be paid for by us.
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Coordinate classes schedule with work
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Enjoy team building and social activites
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP A SKILLED WORKFORCE
RICH TECH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM goals are to develop a highly skilled workforce through classroom instruction and on the job training. Participants will learn trades from theoretical teaching models and hands on training for jobs available through companies offering employment in the trades. We specialize in locating talented students and developing them into candidates with the most in-demand skills, which motivates our commitment to finding the best job placements at the highest wages possible.
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HOW IT WORKS
High quality education and job training
Apprenticeship provides access to living wage income, career advancement, and specialized training opportunities for workers to grow into their professions.
Registered Apprenticeship is for employees ready to take the next steps in their careers within growing industries. Apprentices get paid to complete on-the-job training while taking supplemental instruction; allowing them to earn a paycheck while furthering their skills.
Each program is structured in accordance to nationally approved apprenticeship standards. This means that our programs meet the needs of employers in high-demand industries, guaranteeing that each program is designed to prepare skilled workers for living-wage jobs.
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On-the-job Training (OJT) Work Processes
Apprentices receive 2,000 hours per year of on-the-job work experience needed to become journey-level workers
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Course Instruction
In addition to on-the-job training, each apprentice receives a minimum of 144 hours of industry related instruction per year, expanding their theoretical and practical knowledge of their occupation. This instruction may take place in a classroom, internet, a lab, or on the job site depending needs apprenticeship standards.
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BUSINESS BENEFITS
Many firms and companies have difficulty finding employees with the necessary skills or desired level of company-specific knowledge. Through our trade school and apprenticeships, employers can reduce operational costs, establish a streamlined channel to find new workers, advance existing workers, build employee loyalty, reduce attrition, and foster new leaders.

COURSES OF STUDY
Construction General
Handyman
Bookkeeping
Solar
Security Officer
Logistics Tech / Courier
Flooring
Painting
Warehouse
Flagger
CANIDATE PROGRAMS

Trade Courses
Youth Apprenticeship
Adult Apprenticeship
Military Pathway Program
Prisoner Reentry Program
Athletics


Resume Writing
Interview Skills
Financial Literacy
Tax Preparation
Partner Discount Services
Social Events