Registered Pre-Apprenticeship
Brush High School offers Registered Pre-Apprenticeship pathways in four high-demand, high-wage industries: Healthcare, Hospitality, Information Technology (IT), and Financial Services. These aren't just internships or job shadowing—they're officially registered programs through ApprenticeOhio that combine classroom learning with real work experience, preparing students for direct pathways into paid careers, advanced training, or college programs aligned with your interests.
What Makes This Different from a Regular Internship?
Four Career Pathways
Healthcare
Explore careers in one of Northeast Ohio's largest employment sectors:
- Patient care and clinical support
- Medical office and health information management
- Healthcare technology and informatics
- Public health and community health services
Potential next steps: Registered apprenticeships in medical assisting, phlebotomy, health information technology, community health, and more.
Hospitality
Develop skills for careers in tourism, food service, and guest services:
- Culinary arts and food preparation
- Hotel and event management
- Customer service excellence
- Restaurant and catering operations
Potential next steps: Registered apprenticeships in culinary arts, hotel management, event coordination, and restaurant management
Information Technology
Build technical foundations for careers in the digital economy:
- Help desk and technical support
- Network administration and cybersecurity
- Software and web development
- IT project management
Potential next steps: Registered apprenticeships in cybersecurity, network administration, software development, and IT support
Financial Services
Learn the business of banking, insurance, and financial operations:
- Customer service in financial institutions
- Banking operations and transactions
- Insurance fundamentals
- Financial literacy and client services
Potential next steps: Registered apprenticeships in banking, insurance, financial operations, and client relationship management
Choosing a Pathway
When choosing a pathway, students should consider:
- What subjects or activities they enjoy most in school?
- Do they like working with people, technology, data, or hands-on tasks?
- What kind of work environment appeals to them? (Hospital, office, restaurant, tech company?)
- What are their income goals and lifestyle priorities?
Use the BLS Career Exploration tool to research specific careers within each pathway.
Next Steps
Students interested in the Pre-Apprenticeship program should see their counselor to:
- Explore which Pre-Apprenticeship pathway aligns with their interests
- Understand eligibility requirements and application processes
- Learn about scheduling and how it fits into their four-year plan
- Connect with career coaches who can guide their decision
Students can also learn more about Ohio's Registered Apprenticeship system.