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Chatham Apprentice Program

HELPING unemployed & under employed CHATHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS FIND OR create career paths THAT OFFER self-sustaining wages and opportunities for advancement.​

  • Chatham County residents, 17 1/2 and over
  • Unemployed or under-employed residents
  • Those who face barriers to employment such as spotty work history, low educational and basic skill levels, or criminal background
  • Those ready and committed to making a change
  • Financial literacy and Bridges Out of Poverty​
  • Counseling and Mediation Servicing ​
  • Need-based stipends for clothing and toiletries​
  • Transportation and Childcare support (some restrictions may apply)​
  • Public benefits screening and enrollment​​
  • Vital Document attainment (SSN, Birth Certificate, etc.)​
  • Employment coaching and placement assistance
  • Reentry counseling, including record restrictions if possible
  • Assistance with applying for a TWIC card
  • Partial CDL Scholarship
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-HR General Industry Certificate
  • Servsafe Certification
  • Emergency Services Certification: Firefighter, EMTR, EMT Basic, Dispatcher

*Only one incentive offered after completing program requirements.

Helping unemployed & under employed Chatham County Residents find or create career paths that offer self-sustaining wages and opportunities for advancement.​

  • Chatham County residents, 17 1/2 and over
  • Unemployed or under-employed residents
  • Those who face barriers to employment such as spotty work history, low educational and basic skill levels, or criminal background
  • Those ready and committed to making a change
  • Financial literacy and Bridges Out of Poverty​
  • Counseling and Mediation Servicing ​
  • Need-based stipends for clothing and toiletries​
  • Transportation and Childcare support (some restrictions may apply)​
  • Public benefits screening and enrollment​​
  • Vital Document attainment (SSN, Birth Certificate, etc.)​
  • Employment coaching and placement assistance
  • Reentry counseling, including record restrictions if possible
  • Assistance with applying for a TWIC card
  • Partial CDL Scholarship
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-HR General Industry Certificate
  • Servsafe Certification
  • Emergency Services Certification: Firefighter, EMTR, EMT Basic, Dispatcher

*Only one incentive offered after completing program requirements.

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We offer Skills Training with Wrap-Around Services Including:
  • Reentry counseling
  • Record restriction
  • Financial literacy
  • Counseling
  • Mediation servicing
  • Nutrition education
  • Clothing and toiletry items
  • Transportation
  • Childcare assistance
  • Employment coaching and placement
  • Public benefits
  • Screening and enrollment
  • GED skills
  • Assistance with secondary enrollment
  • Vital Document attainment
  • Drug testing
  • Basic computer skills
  • Work experience
cap participants receive certification for high-demand careers
  • Forklift Operator Safety Training
  • TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card
  • OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health)
  • Barista training
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Commercial Drivers License
  • EMT – Basic
  • EMT – Advanced
  • Firefighter
  • Maritime Logistics
  • Ironworker (Welding, Scaffolding, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, American Welding Society (AWS) Certification)
  • Chatham Emergency Dispatch Trainee
  • Registered Behavioral Technician
  • ServSafe Food Handler
  • ServSafe Manager
  • Jockey Truck Operator
  • Arborist

Additionally, program participants are followed for up to 12 months to ensure stability is established and barriers to employment are overcome.

Ready to participate in an upcoming CAP session?

Please click “Apply Online” to submit your application and a member of our team will reach out to you.

GAIN FINANCIAL FREEDOM

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FREE Training Classes

Stackable Credentials

Get Certified in a Sustainable Career

Advance & Grow in Endless Opportunities

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Learn more about Step Up Savannah’s Programs

Read our e-book to learn more about our seven different programs and do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions you have.