Hear what the Pre-Apprentices have to say about their experience in the program.
"It helped me reach my goal by giving me hands on experience with the career I am interested in. I was able to do things in person, instead of reading and learning about it, I was able to actually do it with my own two hands. I want to one day become a foreman." Pipe Fitter Pre-Apprentice
"The Pre-Apprenticeship program is helping me reach my career goals by teaching me the skills I need in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. I am currently working with Wizer Electrical alongside licensed journeymen learning to install light fixtures, exhaust fans, fiberglass internet cables, and replacing transformers, and generators." Electrical Pre-Apprentice
"The program helped me reach my goal by giving me the opportunity to be part of the 1st ever mobile unit trades training. I was able to gain experience hands on. I wasn’t only shown how to do things, I was able to do it by myself and had the instructor by my side every step of the way." Plumber Pre-Apprentice
"Pre–Apprenticeship has helped me reach my career goals by placing me in an environment where I can form positive tribal relations and thrive. At First Nations, their whole focus is on helping allocate funds to Indigenous NGOs." Project Pre-Apprentice
"Pre-Apprenticeship is helping me reach my goals by putting me in real world situations. I want to be able to work Ableton Live and the audio equipment at a professional level." Sound Engineer Pre-Apprentice
"The program is helping me learn about plumbing, cooling, heating, and HVAC." Plumbing Helper Pre-Apprentice
"The program has helped me reach my goal by giving me the opportunity to get the on the job training I needed while getting paid for it as well." Glazier Pre-Apprentice
"I was able to be a part of this wonderful Assistance Dogs organization. I worked with a lot of community events and just working with the different animals." Service Dog Trainer Pre-Apprentice
"This has given me an opportunity to work in a field that I have dreamed about. I have been working at Mt. Capulin Volcano and my favorite part was working with the biologist, learning the plants and animals. This has been the greatest experience." Park Service Pre-Apprentice
Explore the vast array of industries that Pre-Apprenticeship partners with. In year one, Pre-Apprenticeship has expanded their services to 13 different sectors (and counting!)
Establishments grow crops, raise and harvest animals and timber.
Businesses research, develop and manufacture products to improve organism-based life.
Clean energy jobs produce goods or provide services to conserve natural resources.
Businesses construct buildings or engineering projects like highways and utility systems.
Schools, universities, training centers, etc. instruct students in multiple subjects.
These establishments provide health care and social assistance to individuals.
Businesses produce and distribute information and products to specific communities.
Establishments design and construct facilities and structures to help the nation function.
Establishments engage in the interpretation of the law and support law-related activities.
Businesses provide data to workers in the natural resources and mining industry.
Businesses restore and maintain machinery, equipment and other items to working order.
Businesses transform materials, substances or components into new products.
Establishments that prevent crime, educate citizens, and ensure safety of public society.
Establishments that provide access to transmission of voice, data, text, sound and radio.
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