About Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP)
CAP helps unemployed and under-employed Chatham County residents find or create career paths that offer self-sustaining wages and opportunities for advancement.
- 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.
- 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
2022 Chatham Apprentice Program Class Dates:
July 18-August 23, 2022 (9am-12:00pm)
August 29-September 22, 2022
October 3-October 27, 2022
November 14- December 8, 2022
*CAP online class option – offered to participants experiencing special circumstances.