Apprenticeship Pathways for Almost Any Career
At CAM Pathways, youth apprenticeships are a custom-built bridge between school and meaningful work in West Virginia. Students split time between high school and paid, real-world roles, building experience, wages, and often college credit or industry-recognized credentials.
There are more than 900 occupations already approved for registered apprenticeships nationally, and West Virginia is rapidly expanding youth and pre-apprenticeship options in both trades and professional fields. That means we can usually design or connect you to a pathway that fits your goals—not the other way around.
Examples of Apprenticeship Career Areas
These are just examples, not a limit. If you can imagine a career, we can usually help you explore it through a paid apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship.
Skilled trades and technical careers
Construction and carpentry
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC and building maintenance
Welding and fabrication
Automotive technician and diesel mechanic
Heavy equipment operation
Business, customer-facing, and management roles
Project management and operations
Sales and account support
Customer service and call center roles
Small-business and entrepreneurship support
Office administration and bookkeeping
Leadership and supervision tracks
Education, childcare, and human services
Teaching and classroom aide roles (aligned with WV teacher apprenticeship models)
After-school and youth program staff
Child care and early childhood assistant
Community services and nonprofit support
Health, wellness, and care professions
Nursing and allied health support roles
Medical office and patient services
Behavioral health support
Fitness coaching, wellness, and nutrition support
Technology, design, and creative fields
IT support and help desk
Networking and cybersecurity support
Software and AI-assisted workflows
Graphic design and digital media
Marketing, content creation, and social media
Interior design and event design support
Animal care, agriculture, and environmental roles
Veterinary assistant and animal care
Agriculture and horticulture
Environmental services and conservation support
If you do not see your career interest here, we can still talk. Our role is to help you and a willing employer design a high-quality, competency-based apprenticeship that fits real work in your community.