Jumpstart Your Career in Manufacturing
with pre-apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeship programs are structured training initiatives designed to prepare individuals, especially those with little or no prior experience, for entry into a Registered Apprenticeship Program. These programs aim to build foundational knowledge, hands-on skills, and workplace readiness to ensure participants are competitive and successful once they transition into full apprenticeships or jobs.
Programs:
Inspired by the iconic Rosie the Riveter — the cultural icon who symbolized the strength and capability of women stepping into industrial roles during World War II — the Real Life Rosies® pre-apprenticeship program carries that legacy forward by opening doors for women in modern manufacturing. As New York State’s first direct-entry manufacturing training program created for women, Real Life Rosies offers a no-cost, hands-on learning experience designed to help women find rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing.
Upcoming Programs:
Oswego:
March 3rd – June 2nd
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 – 7:30 PM
at Advanced Manufacturing Institute at Cayuga Community College
Rochester:
February 5th – May 14th
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 8:30 PM
at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Advance 2 Apprenticeship® is a no‑cost, pre‑apprenticeship training program that delivers a comprehensive, hands‑on learning experience designed to build foundational technical skills and confidence for careers in advanced manufacturing. The program is open to both men and women who prefer to learn in a mixed‑gender environment.
Upcoming Programs:
Albany:
Starting February 18th
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 4 PM
at HVCC Hudson Valley Community College
Binghamton:
March 25th – May 21st
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 – 7 PM
at SUNY Broome
Mohawk Valley:
February 23rd – May 13th
Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 – 5 PM
at Mohawk Valley Community College (Rome Campus)
Syracuse:
Semiconductor Technician Bootcamp
February 18th – April 24th
Wednesdays & Fridays from 3 – 6 PM
at Onondaga Community College
*The Advance 2 Apprenticeship and Real Life Rosies programs are strengthened through national partnerships, including BlueForge Alliance – Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) and NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, as well as support from Empire State Development and the New York State Department of Labor.
Benefits of Pre-Apprenticeship:
