Question 1

What is the goal of a Pre-Apprenticeship Program?

Accepted Answer

A Pre-Apprenticeship Program prepares you to meet all of the requirements of an Apprenticeship Program in a similar program format.

Question 2

What types of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs does GRACE offer?

Accepted Answer

GRACE offers Electrical and Telecommunications Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Programs to prepare trainees for a career in the electrical construction industry.

Question 3

Will GRACE offer any other types of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in the future?

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Question 4

What is the length of a Pre-Apprenticeship Program?

Accepted Answer

The Electrical and Telecommunications Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Programs are 336 hours.

Question 5

Can I receive a stipend while in a Pre-Apprenticeship Program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but that would be dependent upon the availablility of grants and amount of stipends remaining at the time of your acceptance into the program.

Question 6

What other types of services can I receive in a Pre-Apprenticeship Program?

Accepted Answer

GRACE's program includes academic courses, case management services, career training, evidence-based life skills training, including financial wellness, trade training including OSHA 10 Construction Certification and supportive and wrap around services.   We also offer Post-Apprenticeship opportunities which include membership in our Alumni Association Program and assistance securing industry positions.

Question 7

Do I need to enter a Pre-Apprenticeship Program in order to get into an Apprenticeship Program?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 8

How old do I need to be to enter the Pre-Apprenticeship Program?

Accepted Answer

18 or older. 17 years of age with parental consent.

Question 9

Is there any financial aid available?

Accepted Answer

These fees are covered totally or in part by grants or scholarships when available.

Question 10

What kinds of opportunities do Apprenticeship Programs provide?

Accepted Answer

Apprenticeship Programs provide you with an opportunity to jumpstart your career. Once accepted into an Apprenticeship Program, you also have the opportunity to:   Earn, in a full-time industry position with benefits during the day, and Learn, participating in a nationally recognized Apprenticeship Program during the evenings.

Question 11

Do I have to enter an Apprenticeship Program prior to starting my career?

Accepted Answer

If the apprenticeship program starts later than your employment start date, you can start the program afterwards.

Question 12

What is the length of the program?

Accepted Answer

The IEC Chesapeake Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program is 4-years.   The IEC Chesapeake Telecommunications Technicial Apprenticeship Training Program is 3-years. Courses are held twice per week.

Question 13

What are the costs?

Accepted Answer

Costs are communicated by IEC personnel once accepted into the program.   Currently, 100% of the employers that hired our trainees are covering 100% of the costs.

Question 14

Are there any scholarships available?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 15

How do Pre-Apprenticeship Programs and Apprenticeship Programs work together?

Accepted Answer

Apprenticeship Programs sponsor Pre-Apprenticeship Programs. This allows for the smooth transition of trainees served from Pre-Apprenticeship Programs into Apprenticeship Programs. It also facilitates trainee exposure to employers, so that they can jumpstart their careers at decent wages with benefits, mentored by industry subject matter experts. Currently, we have a 100% placement rate.

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