The Ready Willing and Able (RWA) pre-apprenticeship is designed to help you prepare for work, apprenticeships, and job opportunities. It focuses on building skills, confidence, and readiness before you enter employment.

Take the first step toward your future! Fill out this application form to explore the pre apprenticeship through the Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program.

What You Get - As a pre-apprentice, you will have access to:

• A dedicated RWA counselor who supports you through the process

• Free online training programs to build job-readiness skills

• Help with resume creation or resume review (if you already have one)

• Guidance on career options and next steps

• Access to IWSI jobs and apprenticeship opportunities through the RWA jobs board

Training and Resources - You may take part in online training and sessions that cover topics such as:

• Financial literacy for work and life

• Professional image and workplace expectations

• Interview preparation and practice

• Resume and portfolio development

• Career pathway exploration

• Respect in the workplace and preventing harassment

You will also receive and use the following RWA resources:

• Pre-Apprenticeship Workbook

• Getting Job Ready: A Practical Guide for Pre-Apprentices

• Safety at Work: Building Everyday Safety Awareness

• Which Career Is Right for Me? (industry videos and exploration)

How the Program Works

• You complete online training and build job-readiness skills.

• You work with your RWA counselor to review or develop your resume.

• You participate in at least one one-on-one session focused on job readiness and applications.

• Once you are ready, RWA refers you to IWSI jobs and apprenticeship opportunities through the jobs board.

• You must complete a minimum of 6 hours to graduate from the pre-apprenticeship. Each session is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. The total includes online training and the one-on-one session where you begin applying for jobs.

Completion Certificate

• After completing the required training and being ready for referral, you will receive a Pre-Apprenticeship Completion Certificate. You can add this certificate to your resume to show employers that you have completed job-readiness preparation through RWA.

• Important to Know Pre-apprenticeship is preparation, not a job. Employer-specific training happens after you are hired. Pre-apprentices are all ages and at different stages, so the program is flexible and self-paced.

• Support is available at any time if you have questions. If you are unsure what to do next, your RWA counselor is your first point of contact.