Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be employed to be an apprentice?
Yes, Registered Apprenticeship has two components - On-the-Job-Training under the supervision of a licensed Master in the trade AND Related Technical Instruction in the classroom. Our program provides the Related Technical Instruction in the evening to complement your OJT during the day.
When do classes start?
We offer rolling registration - new apprentices may start at any time throughout the year for licensure, even if classes aren't in active session. New apprentices are expected to start the licensing process within 30 days of beginning work as an apprentice.
Our Spring 2024 classes resume the week of January 16th, 2023.
I got the job, now what?
Step #1 - Submit your apprentice information to Western Arkansas Apprenticeship Program via a Microsoft form, including employer information and whether you have transfer hours from another program. We will follow up with you regarding apprentice licensure and any other specific forms needed.
Step #2 - Apply to NorthWest Arkansas Community College as a Non-Credit student
Step #3 - Register for class
What's my NWACC username/password?
If you have recently applied to NWACC (Step#2 on our Start page), please check your personal email for your userid and instructions to set up your NWACC Workday account. If it has been more than 24 hours since you submitted your application, and you still have not received an email, please log back in to your application account and check for any pending action items.
If you still need assistance, please call the NWACC IT Help Desk: 479-619-4357 (HELP) and email apprenticeship@nwacc.edu so we can investigate.
Returning apprentices that have forgotten their login information may call the NWACC
IT Help Desk: 479-619-4357 (HELP)
MyNWACC - a dashboard with links to all of your NWACC account needs, including Treasury, Student Resources, Library information, etc.
Workday - You will use your NWACC login information to log in to Workday to register, view account activity view end of semester grades, etc.
Canvas - You will use your NWACC login information to log in to Canvas for online content related to your specific apprenticeship class and to submit OJT monthly.
Email - Your will use your NWACC login information to log in to your NWACC email for student communications.
How do I register?
Step #3 - Register for class
How do I check if I am currently enrolled?
Log in to Workday. Click in the Search bar and type View My Courses
Please Note: Apprentices must register each semester.
- Fall 2023 is August 19, 2023 to December 15, 2023
- Spring 2024 is January 16, 2024 to May 10, 2024
- Fall 2024 will be August 17, 2024 to December 13, 2024
How do I see my NWACC account charges?
Log in to Workday. Click in the Search bar and type View Account Activity
Where do I find instructions for how to....
How do I check my class hours at the end of the semester?
Log in to Workday. Click in the Search bar and type View My Grades
- Letter grades are awarded based on tests/assignment/participation grades when class hours have been completed for that class level. A=Excellent, B=Good, C= Satisfactory, D=Pass, F=Fail, FP=Failure to Participate/Stopped Attending, W=Withdrew from course before end of term
- Satisfactory Course Progress means that an apprentice has attended class hours for an enrollment but has not yet completed all requirements for the course level. The Grade Note will give additional information about the current progress and the number of hours required for completion of the current level.
I want to register in-person
Please contact us at apprenticeship@nwacc.edu or 479-986-4084 to set up an appointment
Where do I find OJT forms?
Where do I find licensure forms?
Please email apprenticeship@nwacc.edu for assistance