No-cost training and support
Training and support services may be available at no cost to participants, subject to program guidelines and provider availability.
Paid Training Opportunities
Paid training or participant stipends may be available through participating pre-apprenticeship providers, where applicable.
Industry-aligned preparation
Program training may support preparation toward industry-recognized credentials, including OSHA-10 and First Aid/CPR, depending on participant track.
Career pathway focus
Program activities are designed to support entry into apprenticeship pathways and related clean energy workforce opportunities.
The Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program provides training intended to prepare participants to succeed in apprenticeship programs in construction and the building trades. The program goal is to support the development of a qualified and diverse pipeline of workers for clean energy-related industries.
FAQs
Who can participate?
Pre-apprenticeship centers enroll equity-eligible individuals, including individuals from equity investment eligible communities and individuals who face barriers to employment, including formerly incarcerated individuals and current or former members of the foster care system.
What will the pre-apprenticeship training include?
Training focuses on construction basics utilizing either the NABTU Multi-craft Core Curriculum or the NCCER Core Curriculum. Core instruction may be supplemented with clean energy fundamentals, job readiness, and employability skills training.