Apprentice Program Prepares Sandy Springs Student For Workforce

North Springs Charter High School student Perla Nunez is taking part in Delta Community Credit Union’s High School Apprentice Program.

The program provides students in metro Atlanta schools with job training, competitive pay and career opportunities. Perla is currently working as a part-time teller at Delta Community’s Sandy Springs branch, the company said.

Since Delta Community began its program in 2006, the number of participants has grown steadily, reaching 18 this year. Of the 16 participants in the 2014 program, 13 returned to work as adults at Delta Community.

“The Apprentice Program aligns with our commitment to community involvement by providing job training, work experience and a career path for motivated students” said Senior Vice President of Human Resources Suzanne Mitchell. “It also gives Delta Community’s front-line employees added support, which results in better service for our members.”

Students currently enrolled in the Apprentice Program will complete the same training as other newly-hired employees before beginning jobs in various Delta Community branches. Students interested in enrolling in the Apprentice Program in 2016 should contact their school’s Work-Based Learning coordinator for more information.

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Photo: Perla Nunez (first row, far right), is one of several students participating in Delta Community Credit Union’s High School Apprentice Program.