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). The next series begins November 9 and runs through November 20 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. each day). The application deadline is November 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