Growth Sector, a national nonprofit advancing equitable access to high-wage engineering careers, today announced the release of its new "Day in the Life" video, showcasing the nation's first Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Pathway (EDAP), an innovative model designed to guide students from community college through a bachelor's degree and into engineering careers.
The video follows Patricia, an EDAP participant, as she balances college coursework with paid, hands-on engineering experience, illustrating how Growth Sector is redefining the pathway into one of the nation's most in-demand professions.
Unlike traditional apprenticeship programs that focus on short-term training, Growth Sector's Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Pathway spans the full student journey from entering community college through transfer to a bachelor's degree and into engineering careers with partner employers. By integrating education and paid work experience over five to six years, EDAP creates a sustainable pathway to long-term career success.
The EDAP Pathway combines academic learning leading to a B.S. degree with paid research and work experience.
This multi-year, year-round initiative seeks to open engineering opportunities to more and more diverse community college students.
EDAP Coursework (Math, Engineering) at your community college
EDAP Coursework (Math, Engineering) at your community college
The EDAP degree apprenticeship pathway overcomes barriers to community college students seeking and succeeding in engineering careers by providing:
• A clearly defined and supported pathway beginning prior to community college enrollment and leading to transfer, a B.S. degree, and engineering career.
• Applied engineering skills, experience, networks, and confidence through integrated paid research and internships.
• Financial resources–$80-100K earned throughout student pathway to support pursuit of a B.S. degree.
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