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.
*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:
