Launch Your Career at Blum with Apprenticeship 2000
Step into the future of manufacturing.
Today’s manufacturing is smart, high-tech and full of opportunity—and Blum needs the best talent to drive innovation.
About the apprenticeship program
One way we cultivate talent at Blum is through Apprenticeship 2000. This 4-year, paid training program combines real-world experience with college-level learning. It’s designed to give motivated high school students a direct path into exciting, in-demand careers—without the burden of student debt.
Started in 1995, the Apprenticeship 2000 program is a collaboration between leading manufacturers in the greater Charlotte area of North Carolina. At Blum, we proudly offer hands-on training, free college tuition and guaranteed job placement after graduation.
What you'll get
- 8,000 hours of total training—including 1,800 hours of classroom instruction
- A debt-free associate degree in Mechatronics from Central Piedmont Community College
- A Journeyworker’s Certificate from the NC Department of Commerce
- A guaranteed full-time job at Blum upon graduation
- Real pay while you learn—and no student loans to worry about
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The First Four
Meet the first four Blum US apprentices and learn how their experiences in the program shaped their career paths at Blum.
Choose your career path
At Blum, apprentices specialize in one of the following high-tech trades:
- CNC Machinist
- Electronics Technician
- Injection Mold Processor
- Plastics Mold Technician
- Tool and Die Technician
- Machine Technician
Whether you’re into robotics, programming, hands-on building or troubleshooting complex machines, there’s a track that matches your interests.
Meet our trainers
Recognized for excellence
Blum was proud to receive the 2025 Workforce Development Pinnacle Award for Apprenticeship—a testament to the strength of our partnership with Central Piedmont Community College and our commitment to developing the next generation of skilled professionals.
Ready to take the first step toward a future-ready career?
Find out more about the Apprenticeship 2000 program—including how to sign up—using the link below.
