Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Pre-Apprenticeship Program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

What Advantage Do I Have, if I Pursue Pre-Apprenticeship While in High School?

With completion of all required coursework and work shops, you will be awarded points to be applied toward entrance into the formal apprenticeship program of your choice following high school graduation.

Why Apprenticeship After Graduation?

You earn as you learn! Beginning wages of $9 to $21 depending on apprenticeship.
Various apprenticeship groups to choose from.
Efficient way to learn skills.
Learning is planned and organized.
Upon completion, even higher wages.
Opportunity for career employment and advancement locally, regional and nationally.

How Do I Get Started?

Talk to your teacher or school counselor to see if this opportunity is right for you.
Fill out the Student Pre-Apprenticeship Application and schedule an interview with the appropriate teacher.
Enroll in the CTE or Skills Center classes that are required during high school.

What’s Required During High School?
Take a minimum of two semesters in any combination:

Additional preferred class:

Course titles may vary school to school. The apprenticeship group will determine final evaluation of course work.

Job Shadow and Orientation Workshops - total of 6 hours

Industrial Safety	Career Planning*
Personal Finance & Management*	Job Shadow
*May be an integrated part of another class or course.

Industry and Technology Workshops - total of 14 hours

Apprenticeship & Labor Relations	Lasers
Safety Equipment & Supplies	Hydraulics
Fasteners	Pneumatics

Apprenticeship Experiences - minimum of 2 hours each, in minimum of 5 areas

On the Job Worksite Learning Experience - 9 weeks or 80 hours minimum