Student Application Steps

Steps and applications may vary depending on the type of opportunity you're interested in. Please read below to find the instructions specific to your target opportunity. There are THREE different application types (Pre-Apprenticeships, FLEET, and HEALTH).

If you are a Surry Community College adult student interested in work-based learning or apprenticeships, please contact Rachel Wilson:

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Applications for Fall 2025 are open!

Option 1:
​Pre-Apprenticeships

(If you are interested in our FLEET or HEALTH programs, please scroll to the other application options)

This opportunity is open to any junior, senior, and super senior high school students in Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Surry County Schools, Yadkin County Schools, and Homeschool (that live in Surry or Yadkin County). Applicants must have legal status to work in the United States and meet the program’s eligibility guidelines. If students do not have their own transportation, it can be provided.
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If you’re considering a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship, the application process is designed to give you more insight and help you decide if this is a good pathway for you. You’ll get a chance to tour companies and see actual job and career possibilities in action. The steps to becoming a pre-apprentice or an apprentice also ensures that this is a good match for both you, as a student, and the participating company. 
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Whether a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship is your number one goal, or you’re still exploring your options, start with the steps below to learn more and begin the application process.

​​Step 1: Apply

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Step 2: Provide this Form to Two Teachers and One Work/Community Reference

Fall 2025 Reference Form
       
**The reference questions are also linked on the application form
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Step 3: You Will Be Contacted About a SYW Interview

​Step 4: If Selected, You Will Have a Business Interview

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​Do you have questions about the application process? Contact a SYW team member today!

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Option 2: FLEET

Surry-Yadkin FLEET (Fostering Learning through Education, Employment, and Trades) is an alternative approach to graduating from high school that has a focus in manufacturing in partnership with Altec industries. Selected students will attend high school classes at Altec for half of the school day and will learn a trade through a paid pre-apprenticeship experience at the same company for the other half of the school day. Altec will pay the apprentices. In addition to standard high school courses, students will receive basic employability/soft skills training and wraparound support services.​

​​Step 1: Apply

Apply Now
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Step 2: Provide this Form to an Administrative Reference

Fall 2025 Reference Form
       
**The reference questions are also linked on the application form
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​​Step 3: You Will Be Contacted About at SYW Interview

Mrs. Parsons will contact you to schedule an initial interview
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​Step 4: If Selected to Move Forward, You Will Have an Interview With Altec

Option 3: HEALTH

Students interested in this opportunity must be enrolled in or have completed a CNA class. If you are planning on taking a CNA class in the future, please apply to our regular pre-apprenticeship program for now. We will work with you to place you in the HEALTH program once your class begins.

​Students must have a CNA class visit before applying. Please contact Iva Gray or Candy Willard.

​​Step 1: Apply

If you are not a CNA student but are interested in applying for a health science pre-apprenticeship, such as dental, physical therapy, etc., please apply using the application listed under Option 1. 

If you are a CNA student interested in applying, please contact Iva Gray or Candy Willard.

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Step 2:  Provide this Form to a CNA Teacher and Two Work/Community/Teacher References

Fall 2025 Reference Form
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**The reference questions are also linked on the application form
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Step 3: You Will Be Contacted About a SYW Interview

​Step 4: If Selected, You Will Have a Business Interview