Quality Pre-apprenticeship Program - Not Just Any Job
Our Quality Pre-apprenticeship Program prepares Iowans to qualify for and complete a skilled trades apprenticeship. Registered apprenticeship provides high-quality “earn while you learn” job training with pay from day one, no student debt, and a path to a skilled trades career with living wages and benefits. Our four-week program is free and open to all Iowans. We are actively recruiting women, people of color, veterans, and workers with disabilities.
Course highlights include:
- Exposure to 16 different skilled trades and industry awareness
- Math and test preparation
- Introduction to tools, materials, and blueprint reading
- Recognized multi-craft core curriculum (MC3)
- First Aid/CPR, and OSHA 10 safety certifications (due to COVID-19, some certifications may be delayed, depending on when in-person instruction is allowed)
- Communication, time management, financial literacy, and interviewing skills
- Improved chance of acceptance into a paid registered apprenticeship training program in construction or advanced manufacturing
- Connections to eastern Iowa apprenticeship training coordinators, and support toward success in completing training
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pre-apprenticeship program? Read this fact sheet for more information: download pdf
Is a career in the construction trades for you? Have questions about the various trades? Read this booklet for more information: download pdf
Pre-apprenticeship Information Session/Q&A
Our June 24 information/Q&A session was recorded. Watch here (49 minutes)
We've Moved Online
Due to COVID-19 precautions, we are holding classes online (via Zoom). Our current series of classes began July 21. The next series will begin September 15 and run through October 17. The application deadline is September 4. Read more about the program: download pdf
On-line Application Form
Access the on-line application here
Downloadable Application Form
Download a pdf of the application here