Pre-apprenticeship services and programs are designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in Registered Apprenticeship programs. These programs have a documented partnership with at least one Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor and together, they expand the participant's career pathway opportunities with industry-based training coupled with classroom instruction.

What are the benefits to participants?

Pre-apprenticeship training is a great way for participants to:

• Explore and learn about exciting careers
  
  
• Qualify to meet the minimum standards for selection to a Registered Apprenticeship program
  
  
• Benefit from the classroom and technology-based training
  
  
• Get a start on career-specific training with viable career pathway opportunities
  
  
• Build your literacy, math, English, and work-readiness skills employers desire
  
  
• Advance into a Registered Apprenticeship program