Inspector’s Apprentice Program
Building North Carolina’s Next Generation of Inspectors
Launched in 2022 to address the critical inspector shortage across North Carolina, the NCORR–NCOSFM Inspector’s Apprentice Program is a collaborative initiative designed to provide real-world experience and reduce the training burden on local jurisdictions.
Program Overview
The Inspector’s Apprentice Program:
- Trains and mentors individuals for entry-level inspector roles.
- Partners with local jurisdictions to place apprentices in real-world settings.
- Helps develop a qualified pipeline of skilled inspectors for the state.
To date, 42 apprentices from 17 jurisdictions have completed training through this impactful program.
Benefits to Local Jurisdictions
Participating jurisdictions experience:
- Faster inspections and improved enforcement consistency.
- A reliable solution to industry-wide staffing shortages.
- Mentorship opportunities under seasoned Senior Inspectors.
- Support for certification and professional development of apprentices.
- Long-term workforce development through a skilled pipeline.
Success Story: Rocky Mount’s First Graduates
We are proud to recognize Tissia Dancy and Noah Vance as the first two apprentices to complete all four trades of the program. Initially hired as staff, both were offered full-time inspector positions by the City of Rocky Mount while still enrolled.
Thanks to the support of Mr. Justin Floyd, Rocky Mount's Inspection Director, they completed the program under the city’s Local Jurisdiction Pilot. Their success is a testament to the program’s potential and the value of local mentorship.
May they continue to grow in your career and contribute to the development and growth of your community, as well as enhance your professionalism as an Inspector.
A special plaque presentation honored their achievements.
