The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Foundation is proud to offer a certified apprenticeship program launched in partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and ApprenticeshipNC to help North Carolina restaurants and hotels expand their teams and retain valuable employees.
Registered restaurant apprenticeships provide skills-based, earn-while-you-learn training that’s free to both participants and employers, and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. The program currently supports apprenticeships for Certified Line Cook, Certified Assistant Kitchen Manager, Certified Kitchen Manager, Certified Assistant Restaurant Manager and Certified Restaurant Manager, open to candidates who are at least 17 years old.
Employers
Restaurant and hotel operators can onboard new employees or designate current employees as apprentices. Apprenticeship helps employers develop talent, increase retention, and build leadership from within. Nationally, the retention rate for apprentices is 80%!
The NCRLA Foundation is actively partnering with restaurants, hotels, and foodservice employers across the state to expand apprenticeship opportunities.
If you are a North Carolina operator and would like to learn more about becoming an approved training facility for apprentices—and to be first in line for future funding support—please complete the form below.
Potential Apprentices
Do you love the fast-paced, creative, and flexible hospitality industry but aren’t sure how to get started? A registered apprenticeship can be your first step. As an apprentice, you’ll earn competitive wages while building the skills needed for long-term success in the restaurant and lodging industry.
You’ll receive on-the-job training from experienced industry professionals at North Carolina restaurants and hotels of all sizes—independent operators, major hotels, and national groups.
If you’re interested in becoming an apprentice, you can connect directly with one of our participating employers or complete the online form below, and we’ll schedule an information session with you.
Have questions?
Contact Courtney Hamm, NCRLA Foundation Director at 919-844-7883 or chamm@ncrla.org.
