Pre-Apprenticeships and Apprenticeships
Building clear pathways from career exploration to paid, high-quality training and employment.
What’s the Difference?
Pre-Apprenticeship
A pre-apprenticeship helps you explore a career, build skills, and get ready for a real apprenticeship or job.
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship lets you earn money while you learn through paid, hands-on training with an employer—plus classroom learning and mentorship.
Why Choose This Pathway?
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Earn while you learn
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Gain real-world, hands-on experience
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Work toward industry-recognized credentials
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Start building your career sooner
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Connect with employers and career opportunities
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Develop skills for long-term success
Benefits of Enrolling in a Pre-Apprenticeship CTE Pathway
In your CTE classes:
- Explore and learn about exciting careers
- Qualify to meet the minimum standards for selection to a Registered Apprenticeship program
- Get to know employers and apprenticeship sponsors
- Get a start on career-specific training with viable career pathway opportunities
- Build your literacy, math, english, and work-readiness skills employers desire
- Advance into a Registered Apprenticeship program