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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: PRE-APPRENTICESHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. In Colorado, a pre-apprenticeship program prepares clients to enter and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program. EF adopts CDLE’s definition of pre-apprenticeship, which includes: (1) Have a clearly articulated relationship to one or more registered apprenticeships (2) Have an opportunity to enroll their graduates into a registered apprenticeship. In addition, Pre-apprenticeships must assist clients by helping them meet entry requirements (e.g. GED, assessment, certification), exposing them to an unfamiliar occupation, and/or building soft skills. Instruction can be provided by a community college, technical school, apprenticeship training school, or by the employer. EF POs will partner with training providers, apprenticeship providers, and employers in their area to develop internal business processes that identifies when clients are ready for WBLPA. Pre-apprenticeships range from 2-3 months with a minimum of 100 to a maximum of 400 hours per pre apprenticeship opportunity. Education partners collaborate with employers to develop curricula based on skills and knowledge needed by the apprentice. The instruction can be provided at the school, online, or at the work site. Pre-apprenticeship are sustained interaction with industry or community professionals in real-world settings to the extent practicable or simulated environments at an educational institution that foster in-depth, firsthand engagement with the tasks required in a given career field, that are aligned to curriculum and instruction. Pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships emphasize employer engagement, include specific training objectives, and lead to regular employment. Clients are screened for this component during the initial comprehensive employability asssessment and/or following completion of an educational program. Clients have access to educational and career counseling and other supportive payments, directly or indirectly while engaged in this component, as well as opportunities to attain at least one industry-recognized credential. All work activities and unsubsidized employment placements are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and minimum wage laws apply. Is this component subsidized by SNAP E&T? Subsidized Unsubsidized Both subsidized and unsubsidized 84