Apprenticeships

If you love the outdoors in all kinds of weather and are interested in taking dominion as you help people maintain and prune their trees, this apprenticeship is for you! Premier Tree Service is a family owned company that serves the Lancaster area. They do both large and small jobs from pruning trees to complete tree removal and stump grinding. Apprentices with this business will have the opportunity to observe and learn about all aspects of the business. Students may also have the opportunity to obtain CDL training with Premier Tree Service.

Eagle Business Solutions works with area business to streamline their services and systems to increase sales, create workflows to promote accuracy, integrate processes and optimize efficiency and useability. If you are interested in analytics, problem solving, software development, workflows, coding, marketing, sales or accounting, this paid apprenticeship is for you. This custom designed experience will work within the scope of your aptitude and expressed interest in the company to set you on a tour of possible positions and guide you on a path for a dynamic career enterprise resource planning. This fast paced, expanding company is looking for applicants with aptitude who demonstrate a strong moral character, are teachable and have a heart of service. They believe your work matters!

Turley Talks is an up and coming social media news network that is rapidly growing! If you are interested in learning how an alternative news media company with Christian values works, this apprenticeship might be for you. Work within this company will include both office time and work from home opportunities as you explore website and YouTube site development, writing, editing, as well as visual and graphic design.

If you are interested in exploring early education, an apprenticeship at Calvary Preschool is for you. Calvary Preschool provides a developmentally, age-appropriate education for preschoolers in a loving, caring Christian environment. Calvary provides opportunities for child centered play and teacher directed activities that stimulate and nurture learning. While engaging with the Calvary community VVI apprentices will have the opportunity to shadow teachers, engage in interactive play with students, receive training on best practices and learn about the inner workings of a preschool center.  Utilize an apprenticeship at Calvary to gain experience in the early education field as you learn about early education, engage with students, and foster a love for teaching and learning.

"This semester long paid experience will begin in the off season at Martin Paving. During this placement students will have the opportunity to observe and learn from experts in their field as they prepare their large inventory of over 200 pieces of equipment for their busy season. With ample training in small engine repair students may also have the opportunity to service inventory under the guidance of a trained professional. In the spring as the weather begins to warm up students will have the opportunity to travel to jobs with their work crews as they venture into the community to fulfill their contracted work. After some time on the road, students may have the chance to shadow on job bids as well. If students are interested in potentially driving large trucks to and from the site, training in this area may be available.  If students do well within their apprenticeship, opportunity for summer employment may follow. "

If you are looking for a place to learn the construction trade, specifically how the entire construction process operates, then Ames Construction, Inc. would be a great choice. Ames Construction, Inc. oversees many types of commercial projects, including churches, offices, retail stores, and car washes to name just a few. The opportunities for future growth at Ames Construction, Inc. also lends itself as a great starting opportunity. During your internship, you may find yourself working in the field doing HVAC and plumbing, residential windows, and shop work. Working at Ames Construction, Inc. will allow you to work with your hands, work hard, and learn the full scope of a construction job site

At Lancaster's Furniture To Go (LFTG), you will have the wonderful opportunity to work for a small business that aims to serve the local community.  Apprenticeship opportunities include either work on the sales floor or the warehouse.  The sales floor offers the chance to work alongside a committed team of sales people all focused on ensuring each customer is treated with respect while also meeting their furniture needs. Unlike other furniture stores, LFTG is not commissioned-based.  This removes any pressure from the sales process and offers a true team atmosphere.  Training will be provided on all facets of the job, including the Point-of-Sale system, furniture knowledge, sales training, and company culture.  Keeping with the team focus, the warehouse works directly with the sales team to ensure the service to the customers achieves results that are beyond expectations.  In the warehouse, you will have the opportunity to have the truly "hands-on" experience of LFTG.  This would include building furniture, loading and unloading trucks, assisting with customer pickups, and working with a team committed to each other.  There is no need for past warehouse experience as training is offered and the approach of LFTG's warehouse team is unlike the larger warehouse industry.  Overall, working at Lancaster’s Furniture To Go will give you the opportunity to understand how a small-business operates and you will be exposed to the many business practices that are needed to run a business.

If you are a hands on person who is interested in plumbing, Fox Plumbing is for you. Fox Plumbing, located in Lititz PA works with a variety of well-known local builders on new construction projects. They also come to the rescue in the community when plumbing malfunctions. This small family run company is in the midst of an expansion, creating a showroom where they can display the many products that they use sell and use in their builds. When involved in this apprenticeship, you will work as an apprentice plumber. On the job you will learn about how to Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in residential buildings. You might have the opportunity to collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and contractors as well as learn about how to follow a building plans or blueprints. In addition, on the job training might require you to assist plumbing emergencies and resolve problems. Fox Plumbing is looking for someone who is motivated to learn the ropes and implement their training to both build and repair.

Do you love working with your hands and creating beautiful, functional objects? At Signature, you will have the chance to learn from skilled craftsmen who specialize in traditional woodworking techniques, as well as the latest technologies and tools used in modern cabinet making. You will work with a variety of materials and learn how custom cabinets are built and finished to meet the needs and preferences of homeowners nationwide. Our workshop is dedicated to using environmentally-responsible and efficient practices. Driven by a mission of serving others, we’re committed to helping our associates achieve their God-given potential and to giving back to our community. An internship with Signature is the perfect opportunity to hone your skills and make a meaningful impact in the world. Join us today!

At Stray Production Services, you will be given the opportunity to learn about the events production industry. This hands-on apprenticeship will include setting up and tearing down for a wide variety of special events, ranging from small, intimate weddings to large scale staging productions. During your time at Stray, you may be part of a construction project to setup the permanent audio and visual needs of a church or school. Or you may find yourself working on the temporary production needs of a concert or stage show. Either way, you will gain experience in how a production comes together and you will be introduced to the latest in audio and visual technologies. Yet, this only touches the surface of what Stray does in serving their customers. If you find yourself wondering how a production comes together, then consider Stray Production Services.

Moser Roofing Solutions serves the local community by helping protect business buildings through protecting their roof. Moser is committed to providing proactive education, exceptional workmanship, updated technology, and outstanding service to their customers. An apprenticeship with Moser will not only offer the student an introduction in the world of roofing, it will also build into the student a strong sense of these core principles. The student will be taught from a team of experienced roofers as they work alongside a committed crew. This apprenticeship is right in line with someone who likes to be outside, work with their hands, and work with a team. Moser Roofing Solutions is committed to doing right things and doing things right.

Restoration Relief is a 24/7 Full-Service Disaster Restoration Specialist that is committed and focused on serving our community in their time of need. The opportunities that present themselves are not your ordinary positions. As we are committed to restoring property, this allows us to serve so many in a time of need when they have no idea where to turn. There are 3 different opportunities that would allow you to get your feet wet within our industry. Typically our first response is our Mitigation Teams. These are the individuals that use psychrometric readings along with our industry standards to dry structures back to dry standards. There is a lot of detail and science that goes hand in hand with these positions. Second is our Cleaning Department. They address the cleaning on contents and structures after fires. There are times that they will also have to pack out properties of the content so extensive cleanup can occur. Lastly is our reconstruction department. This is unique as a lot of time in construction, people think of building a new building or adding on an addition. Sometimes even remodeling. Our reconstruction is geared towards putting a property back together after we have to open it up for drying purposes or follow up after a devastating fire. These trades can open doors to many careers down the road that would allow you to truly serve others in their time of need.