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Become a Registered Pre-Apprentice

You may already have the qualifications needed to be registered with the state of Massachusetts as a Pre-Apprentice in the Highway Construction Laborer field. See below for details.  This is a free program sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Click here to download the flyer

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How to Register

Individuals wishing to become a Registered Pre-Apprentice with the state of Massachusetts through our program must submit documentation showing they have completed the necessary hours. Example hours are below. Once we determine that you have completed at least seventy-five (75) hours of related instruction, we will forward your information and documents to the Department of Labor Standards for approval.


Requirements to register:

  • Complete our 30 hour Pre-Apprenticeship Program*
  • You must have a valid Social Security number if over 18 years of age (we will ask you to call us by phone once we are ready to contact the Department of Labor Standards)
  • If under 18, you must be able to provide a parent/guardian signature and their email address (after you fill out the registration an email will be sent out for their signature)
  • You must submit proof of additional 45 hours of instruction (see below for options) 75 hours total. 

Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Complete our five-day program. This counts towards up to 30 hours.  If your school did a four-day program with us, it would equal 24 hours. 


You do not need to provide anything for this as we have your information.

OSHA Card

Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship Program

If you have an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card: OSHA 10 will count for an additional 10 hours, OSHA 30 will count for an additional 30 hours. If you have multiple certifications each one counts.

Upload below or Email a photo or copy of your card to  ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email


Upload OSHA Card

Shop Instruction

Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Co-op Internship Program

If you can show proof of hours spent (up to this point) with your shop instructor by sending us your transcript this can count for up to 150 hours. Email a photo or copy of your transcript to ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

Co-op Internship Program

Related Summer Employment

Co-op Internship Program

If you have completed a co-op and can prove your hours (if done through our program we will already have this proof), this can count for up to 160 hours. Email proof of  your co-op hours to  ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

Job Shadow Training

Related Summer Employment

Related Summer Employment

If you have done a job shadow or visited various work sites in this related field, this can count for up to 6 hours  (can be a letter from supervisor or instructor). Email proof of job shadow to  ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

Related Summer Employment

Related Summer Employment

Related Summer Employment

If you have participated in related summer employment and can show proof, this can count towards up to 320 hours (can be a letter from supervisor).   Email proof of related summer employment to ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

CPR/AED First Aid Certification

Hoisting Licensing (Prep Classes)

CPR/AED First Aid Certification

If you took our four-day program and have your CPR/AED/First Aid certification card: This will count for an additional 8 hours. 

Email a photo or copy of your certification card to  ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

CDL

Hoisting Licensing (Prep Classes)

CPR/AED First Aid Certification

A commercial driver's license (CDL) allows someone to operate a commercial motor vehicle. If you have your CDL license it can count for up to 80 hours. Email a photo or copy of your CDL license to ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

Hoisting Licensing (Prep Classes)

Hoisting Licensing (Prep Classes)

Hoisting Licensing (Prep Classes)

The 2A Hoisting License allows candidates to operate front end loaders, backhoes and excavators. The 1C Hoisting License allows the candidate to operate a hydraulic boom with no cable, forklifts and lulls. Prep classes can be taken online. Your hoisting license can count towards up to 8 hours. Email a photo or copy of your license to ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

Hot Works Certification

Flagger/Work Zone Certification

Hoisting Licensing (Prep Classes)

The Hot Works Certification is approved by the Massachusetts Division of Fire Services.  Certification can count towards up to 8 hours.

Email a photo or copy of your certification to  ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

Flagger/Work Zone Certification

Flagger/Work Zone Certification

Flagger/Work Zone Certification

Certification from either  MUTCD, National Safety Council, ATSSA, OSHA Institute or equivalent program that meets the same objectives. This certification can count towards up to 4 hours. Email a photo or copy of your certification to ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

General Employment Training

Flagger/Work Zone Certification

Flagger/Work Zone Certification

Understanding basic life skills surrounding employment. Do you have a job?  This can count towards up to 40 hours. 

Email a letter from your employer to  ErinGingerella@gmail.com from your personal email

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