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.

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.

Benefits of Pre-Apprenticeship: