Earn as You Learn Programs:
Information Technology Apprenticeship
The Central Six Information Technology Apprenticeship Program prepares an individual with the technical skills needed for a successful career in the information technology industry, focusing on software development. The registered apprenticeship program is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where an individual obtains paid work experience, related instruction, mentorship, and a portable and nationally-recognized credential. As an apprentice, you will “earn as you learn,” working full-time for one of our employer partners.
I.T. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS
Choose One of The Following IT Apprenticeship Programs:
Information Technology
Apprenticeship
In the Central Six Information Technology Apprenticeship Program, an apprentice will develop skills in C#, React, JavaScript, and SQL, learning how to write simple programs, as well as test and debug programs. An apprentice will also learn how to classify end-user problems, document problem solutions, and perform data analyses. An apprentice will also receive mentorship and professional employability skills training throughout the program.
Those interested in the apprenticeship program may apply online through the links below. Those who have not completed the Innovate Birmingham I Am Bham Pre-Apprenticeship Program will be required to take an assessment to determine competency and enrollment into the apprenticeship program. Following your application, you will be notified by email with additional information, including the interview date for the program and information about the skills assessment.
If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ section below or contact Morgan Bell at mbell@centralsix.org or (205) 458-9866 ext. 1356.
DO YOU HAVE PREVIOUS CODING EXPERIENCE?
If Yes – Please see information below and apply directly to the apprenticeship program. You will be asked to complete a skills assessment to determine competency as part of your application process.
If No – Please apply for the Innovate Birmingham I Am Bham Software Engineering Program. This is the 14-week pre-apprenticeship program connected to the Central Six Information Technology Apprenticeship. For more details, please visit https://www.innovatebham.com/courses/software/.
1.5 Year Program
IT Apprenticeship FAQs
Information Technology Apprenticeship
What is a registered apprenticeship?
Why pursue an apprenticeship?
Is there in-classroom/related instruction?
Those who do not complete the pre-apprenticeship program will have the opportunity to take a competency assessment to test into the apprenticeship program which will be sent to you following your application submission. On the application, please indicate whether or not you are in the process of completing the pre-apprenticeship program (only the coding bootcamp that began May 20th, 2019, or later).
If you have questions, please contact Morgan Bell at mbell@centralsix.org or 205-719-3224.
Where will I receive on-the-job training?
How long is the information technology apprenticeship?
How much money will I make?
Who is eligible?
How do I apply?
Following your application submission, you will receive additional information, including day/time to interview and a skills assessment if applicable. Please bring a resume to the interview. Following the interview, you will be contacted directly by the company if you are offered a position in the apprenticeship program.
I’m a business. What is the benefit of having an apprenticeship program?
I’m a business. What is the cost to participate?
I’m a business. How do I get involved?
Our Employers
Central Six AlabamaWorks
Our Partners
Central Six AlabamaWorks
The sponsor will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability, or if they are a person 40 years or older. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under 29 CFR | 30.