Helping Residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty Counties Build Careers with Self-Sustaining Wages and Growth Opportunities
What to Expect from the Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP)
The Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP) is a free, 16 day program offering training, career coaching, and certifications to help you build a stronger future.
The program provides in-person training sessions held Monday through Thursday for a few hours each day, making it easy to fit into your schedule and accessible for participants with varying needs.
In just 16 days, you’ll gain skills, earn certifications, and create a clear plan for your career.
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The Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP) is designed for:
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Residents of Chatham County who are 17½ years old and older
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Individuals who are unemployed or underemployed
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Those facing barriers to employment, such as gaps in work history, low education or basic skills, or a criminal background
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People who are ready and committed to making a positive change in their lives
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✅ Career Coaching and Job Placement Assistance
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Personalized coaching to set career goals, improve employability, and connect with job opportunities
✅ Financial Literacy Education and Bridges Out of Poverty Training
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Workshops and resources to build money management skills and break cycles of poverty
✅ Behavioral Counseling and Mediation Services
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Access to mental health support and conflict resolution services to promote personal and professional stability
✅ Need-Based Stipends for Clothing and Toiletries
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Assistance with essential needs to help participants prepare for interviews, training, and employment
✅ Transportation and Childcare Support (some restrictions may apply)
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Limited assistance to reduce common barriers to participation and employment success
✅ Public Benefits Screening and Enrollment
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Help accessing available benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and other supportive programs
✅ Vital Document Assistance
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Support in obtaining important documents like Social Security cards, birth certificates, and state IDs
✅ Legal Assistance Referrals
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Connections to resources that help participants address and overcome legal barriers to employment
✅ Healthy Eating and Meal Planning Workshops
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Guidance on creating affordable, nutritious meal plans to support overall well-being
✅ Holistic Wraparound Support
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Customized referrals and services designed to address challenges in employment, housing, education, and criminal history
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Stackable Credentials / Certifications Offered
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Medical Billing & Front Office Certification (Limited seating)
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Emergency Services Certification (EMT Basic, EMRT)
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Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
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ServSafe Handler Certification
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ServSafe Manager Certification
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OSHA 10 Certification (Construction/General Industry)
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TWIC Assistance
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Ironworker Skills
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Welding, Scaffolding
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OSHA 10, OSHA 30
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American Welding Society (AWS) Certification
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Partial CDL Scholarship
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Jockey Truck Operator Certification (Limited seating)
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Forklift Safety Certification
*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.
Upcoming Program Dates
Stay informed about upcoming training sessions and important program dates. Find the opportunity that fits your goals and get ready to take the next step.
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GAIN FINANCIAL FREEDOM
FREE Training Classes
Stackable Credentials
Get Certified in a Sustainable Career
Advance & Grow in Endless Opportunities
- 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
- Forklift Operator Safety Training
- TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health)
- Entrepreneurship
- Commercial Drivers License
- EMT – Basic
- EMT – Advanced
- Firefighter
- 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
Additionally, program participants are followed for up to 12 months to ensure stability is established and barriers to employment are overcome.
GAIN FINANCIAL FREEDOM
FREE Training Classes
Stackable Credentials
Get Certified in a Sustainable Career
Advance & Grow in Endless Opportunities
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