Pre-Apprenticeships

At their core pre-apprenticeship programs (PRAP) are designed to prepare individuals who do not currently possess the minimum requirements (academic or skills) to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Although PRAPs are not intended to be prescriptive or rigid they should ultimately provide the key structural components of; education, meaningful hands-on or workplace-simulation, industry recognized certifications as well as a direct pathway to an active RAP. These structural components ensure quality of framework, sustainability, and consistency of partnership. A certified Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a quality training program that is built based on the same components of a Registered Apprenticeship Program. The pre-apprenticeship program then took the extra step to demonstrate quality of program and strength of partnership by applying for and receiving state certification recognition. PRAPs are built with the focus of preparing participants to be successful in a registered apprenticeship program. PRAPs are built with a similar structure as the RAPs, allowing the participants to better understand and prepare for the expectations as they transition from one program to another.