Audiovisual Technician Registered Apprenticeship

The first of its kind — your debt-free pathway to a rewarding career in AV technology integration.

CTI’s U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship offers an unparalleled opportunity to jumpstart your career in audiovisual technology.

Our competency-based program, currently based in Iowa but expected to expand nationally, enables eager, innovative, and tech-savvy professionals to earn the equivalent of a college degree while working and getting paid.

If approved, you’ll receive specialized training and hands-on learning, all at no cost to you.

Why Pursue a CTI Apprenticeship?

At CTI, we understand the value of hands-on training, which is why our dedicated educators and specialized instructors with the CTI University program offer both summer internships and a 2-year Registered Apprenticeship program.

While AV Tech Internships provide shorter-term, more broad exposure and hands-on sessions ideal for college students, our Integration Tech Apprenticeship Program focuses on developing highly skilled technicians through rigorous, multi-year training and specialized instruction with some of the industry’s most successful and seasoned professionals. It’s a direct pathway to a well-compensated, rewarding career at CTI.

Get paid while gaining invaluable on-the-job experience and specialized training from industry experts.

Our curriculum is free for employees, allowing you to achieve a certification without the burden of student loans.

Earn a certification that never expires and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Program Highlights & Key Benefits

Competency-Based Model

Master 11 key AV integration skills over 4,000 hours, including high-priority competencies like installation, calibration, and safety.

Comprehensive Training

Participate in 288+ hours of related training instruction, covering CTI processes, industry standards, and certifications from AVIXA, Crestron, Q-SYS, Audinate, and more.

Earn Competency-Based Raises

Receive raises as you progress through the training program, rewarding your growth and mastery of skills.

Travel Opportunities

Work on diverse AV projects across the country, gaining experience and enhancing your skills.

Free Access to Industry Certifications

Obtain valuable certifications at no cost, boosting your professional credentials.

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That’s not an exaggeration. It’s what it means to do the work that our team accomplishes in the professional AV industry throughout the world.

Our process is simple. Still, everyone at CTI plays an important part in providing best-in-class audiovisual services. Each member of our team is a meaningful contributor to what it takes in crafting custom AV technology solutions across all industries, from building the immersive environments and crowd-pleasing productions of tomorrow, or constructing high-definition networked video wall displays and interactive visualization for all sorts of public and private sector applications, to expertly integrating the advanced collaboration systems for next-gen communication spaces that will continue to transform how people work, meet, communicate, learn, engage and digitally share with one another.

Addressing the Skills Gap

An Apprenticeship, particularly in a technology market sector that’s constantly evolving and innovating, helps reduce the growing skilled worker shortage. Our program historically has attracted a high caliber of job applicants, expanding our talent pool with skilled professionals.

Building an AV-Ready Workforce

Simply put, a Registered Apprenticeship allows CTI to gain access to a highly skilled workforce updated on modern technology advancements and an accurate perspective on the industry that reduces turnover and expedites career growth.

Trackable Progress &

a Bright Future

Access and management through the federally operated web platform lets Apprenticeship trainers and admins track and record your progress, ensuring you’re on the right path while also becoming a tool that facilitates the program’s expansion to other states.

In-Depth Practical Training

Apprentices receive long-term, practical, and directly applicable training from CTI without sacrificing employment or throwing away the skills learned in other trades or fields.

Cultivating Diversity in Tech

Apprenticeships like the AV Integration program at CTI attract diverse candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, education, and interests, which strengthens talent and inspires career development across the organization.

Giving Back to the AV Industry

By leveraging our sustained growth as a company and our reputable expertise in audiovisual integration and live events production, we’re able to create and offer a federally recognized and certified Apprenticeship that fosters new talent.

Professional Development with CTI

New hires commit to a 2-year program, experiencing the full spectrum of an Integration Technician’s role while learning all about and embracing CTI’s culture to become a valuable part of the family.

CTI’s Vision from our CEO: Building the Future of AV Tech

“I’m proud to say our Audiovisual Integration Technician Apprenticeship in Iowa is the first of its kind as far as I know. Technicians are critical to our business, but great AV techs are

less common than you might think. They make what we do possible in all of CTI’s 37+ locations in the US and worldwide — so we’re doing our best to grow the pool. It needs growing. We’re in a more than 300 billion-dollar-a-year tech industry expected to grow about 30% by 2028. There’s work now and in the future in AV and at CTI. So, we’re bringing in fresh blood that’s excited to start a career in tech and giving ’em as much knowledge as we can from our most talented and experienced people.”

– John Laughlin, CEO, CTI

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CTI Apprenticeship in Your State

Becoming a CTI Apprentice means more than just getting paid while getting trained– it’s a career development journey. You’ll gain practical experience, receive top-tier training with focused instruction, and become an integral part of the CTI family.

Start your path to becoming an invaluable AV technician today. Reach out now to inquire about open opportunities and shape the future of AV with all of us at CTI.

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Careers at CTI

Join CTI and shape the future of audiovisual technology with us. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we offer exciting career opportunities where your skills and passion can make a real impact.

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Integration Boot Camp

Master the essentials of AV technology with our Integration Boot Camp, a comprehensive training program designed to transform tech enthusiasts into skilled AV integration professionals.

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Internship Program

Jumpstart your career in AV with CTI’s Internship Program, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects alongside industry experts.

JOB OPENINGS

It was the right company to go with because I knew that I was going to get all hands on deck to meet our very aggressive timeline and I couldn’t be happier.

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When I am working with CTI and want to produce an event, I sit down with my design consultant and I know that we are going to be able to do something really special.

Sarah T., Meeting and Event Planner

There is a friendliness and a delightful working relationship. They are one of us and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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