Edu-Reach
Rural Education Achievement for Community Hope
Career & Internship Opportunities
The CEN Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a combination of On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Related Technical Instruction (RTI) in which the apprentice learns the practice, theoretical aspects and concepts of the occupation.
Earn as you learn
Avoid student debt
Gain workplace-relevant skills
Ease the transition from school to career
Receive an industry-recognized credential and/or college credits
Jumpstart your career!

Our Current Apprenticeship Program Partners
Autotech
HVAC
K12 Teacher
Interested in partnering with CEN to bring your business to our apprenticeship program? Email us at bwilliams@edu-nation.org!
What is apprenticeship?
Registered Apprenticeship has a proven track record of producing strong results for both employers and workers.
Paid Job
Education
Credentials
Apply to the CEN Registered Apprenticeship Program!
WHY APPLY?
For apprentices, this program offers an accelerated path into the industry they desire to build a career with access to a mentor and wage increases as skills are mastered. For participating employers, this program cultivates a well-trained workforce. CEN, as the program sponsor, serves to connect employers to apprentices.
APPRENTICE BENEFITS
- Alternative pathwayΒ into a dependable and lucrative career.
- Apprentices earnΒ a living wage while learning their trade.
- OpportunityΒ to gain a quality education with little to no debt in a shorter time frame.
- Hands-on career trainingΒ and support from a knowledgeable and qualified mentor.
WHO CAN APPLY?
To qualify for the RAP, candidates must:
- Be at least 18 and able to provide proof of age.
- Be a high school graduate or have their GED.
- Submit a DD-214 to verify military training (veterans only).
- Be physically capable of performing essential duties of the program, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Successfully pass a background check.
- Pass a drug screening if required by the employer.
- Possess a valid driverβs license and be insurable at normal commercial ratesΒ
Interested in partnering with CEN to bring your business to our apprenticeship program? Email us at bwilliams@edu-nation.org!

Let’s put rural on the map!
Come celebrate with us and learn how you can become our next apprentice!
Mon 11/13
1 pm
Cisco College / Cary Services
717 Industrial Blv, Abilene
Mon 11/13
3 pm
Arrow Ford
4001 S 1st Street, Abilene
Tues 11/14
7:30 am
Colorado ISD
1500 Lone Wolf Blvd, Colorado City
Wed 11/15
10 am
Floydada Collegiate
215 N White St, Floydada
Thurs 11/16
6 pm
Hamlin Collegiate
250 SW Ave F, Hamlin
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