Internship & Apprenticeship Opportunities

Paid Summer Internship

Join VSC Fire & Security for Pathways to Fire Protection, a paid summer internship program that is geared to inspire and engage high school students by introducing them to the fire protection and life safety industry.  Through hands-on experience and mentorship from industry professionals, students will explore how they can make a difference in protecting lives and property. 

This program is a chance to learn new skills and essential principals in fire protection, discover endless potential career paths and build confidence – bridging the gap between learning and real-world application. By participating, students will develop problem solving skills and gain insight into how fire sprinkler systems are designed, installed and maintained.

Apprenticeship Program

The VSC Apprenticeship Program is a four-year registered program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor that combines On-the-Job Training (OJT) with Related Technical Instruction (RTI). Apprentices will learn directly from experienced journey workers while earning a paycheck as well as receive nationally recognized credentials upon completion.

The Benefits:

• Earn while you learn
• Increase your skills & knowledge
• Nationally recognized credential
• Progressive wage sale
• Job security in high-demand field

Eligibility:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be employed for 6 months before enrolling

How to Get Started:

Talk with your VSC supervisor about your interest in the apprenticeship program! From there you will need to confirm eligibility and available openings and then begin your journey toward becoming a journey-level sprinkler fitter.