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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2026
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Shape Your Future: Apply Now for Leon County's Fall 2026 Junior Apprenticeship Program
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Leon County Government |
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Leon County Junior Apprenticeship Program |
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Applications due Tuesday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. |
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Apply now at LeonCountyFL.gov/JRApprentice |
Leon County is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester of the Junior Apprenticeship Program. In partnership with Leon County Schools, this program grants high school juniors and seniors residing in and attending a public, charter, private or LCS virtual school within Leon County a unique opportunity to earn hourly wages while building valuable workforce skills. Apply today at LeonCountyFL.gov/JRApprentice by Tuesday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m.
Leon County is committed to fostering talent and creating a robust workforce by equipping students with the hands-on skills necessary for skilled trades that are imperative for today’s workforce.
Since 2017, the program has placed students in a variety of positions across the county to build valuable workplace skills and earn hourly wages. The program is currently looking to fill positions in the following areas:
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- (1) Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- (1) Construction Contract Management
- (2) EMT Paramedic
- (1) Fleet Mechanic
- (1) Graphics and Digital Design – Community and Media Relations
- (2) IT Tech Support
- (1) Medical Administrative Associate
- (1) Web Development
To participate, students must be enrolled in or have completed a high school-level Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program. Over the course of a semester, students work directly with skilled Leon County staff members in fields they are interested in pursuing. Students in the program will earn an hourly wage and elective credit towards their high school diploma, preparing them to enter the workforce after graduation.
The Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program plays a pivotal role in preparing youth for well-paying job opportunities in the future. By the year 2032, more than 38,000 skilled jobs are projected to be available in Leon County and the surrounding region. To meet the needs of growing job sectors, Leon County aims to achieve the strategic goal of connecting 7,000 students to middle-skilled careers that require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree.
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Don’t miss out! Apply for the JR Apprentice Program by Tuesday, March 31, at www.LeonCountyFL.gov/JRApprentice.
For FAQS about the Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/JRApprentice/FAQs.
For more information, contact Hadassah Israel, Leon County Employee Development Coordinator, at 850-606-2418 / IsraelH@LeonCountyFl.gov, or Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at (850) 606-5300 /Â CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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