ADULT EDUCATION & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC) offers Adult Education and Apprenticeship training that covers a range of technical education courses. The career and technical offerings will help lifelong learners: enhance current skills, gain new knowledge for increased job marketability, continue life-long learning, make life more enjoyable, or simply have fun. CATEC provides a positive place for post-secondary learning. Apprenticeship programs are approved by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry and provide employer sponsors and their employees with the required related technical instruction hours needed to satisfy a full Apprenticeship program. REGISTER TODAY!

NEW CATEC-UVA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP!

CATEC is partnering with UVA Health to provide Nurse Assistant training to newly-hired UVA Health employees. Take the Nurse Assistant class at CATEC and work for UVA Health. Watch this video to learn more about this opportunity or view UVA Health's flyer.

Adult Education and Apprenticeship Video

Blue Ridge Home Builders Apprenticeship Video

Also, watch the "Virginia Registered Apprenticeship - Your Next Step" video to learn more about Registered Apprenticeship.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Spring 2024: You can view CATEC"s Adult education and Apprenticeship course schedule here.

CATEC POLICIES

You can view CATEC's Adult Education and Apprenticeship course offerings and policies here

ONLINE COURSES

CATEC offers online certificates and courses through various partnerships, ensuring students receive a quality CATEC education from the comfort of home. Classes are offered through CATEC Online Certificates and Courses partnership as well as its UGotClass partnership .

PAYMENT OPTIONS

View this video on Adult Education and Apprenticeship payment options.

VETERANS BENEFITS

CATEC's Adult Education and Apprenticeship Programs is excited to announce that our Automotive Service Technology, Automotive Body Repair, Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nurse Aide, and Dental Assistance programs are all approved for Veteran's Affairs benefits.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available to adult learners. See the left side bar for scholarship information. There are four windows to apply for scholarships: July 5th, October 5th, December 5th, and March 5th. Only completed applications with all requested statements and references will be considered. If you need help in completing or need a paper copy, please stop by the CATEC Adult Education office M-Th from 12-7 p.m. APPLY TODAY!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Interested in becoming a community partner? Here are just a few ways CATEC's Adult Education and Apprenticeship Programs can collaborate with you.

Community Partners

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CONTACT US

For inquiries about our Adult Education and Apprenticeship programs, contact:

  • Angela Lam, CATEC Adult Education and Apprenticeship Office Manager, by email or call (434) 973-1945

  • Shannon Tomlin, CATEC Adult Education and Apprenticeship Program Manager, by email or call (434) 973-1945