Apprenticeship Readiness Programs (“ARPs”) are educational programs that provide participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to choose, obtain, and succeed in a formal Registered Apprenticeship in the construction industry. TradesFutures helps develop, promote, and improve ARPs by developing courses and curriculum to be used by local ARPs; helping organizations such as secondary schools, vocational schools, colleges, labor management committees, government entities, and other community-based organizations, establish and maintain ARPs; conducting accreditation trainings to increase the number of educators qualified to teach ARPs; and supporting research efforts designed to expand and support ARPs.

Apprenticeship Readiness Goals:

Increase the number of candidates for apprenticeships across all trades; focused on recruiting women, underserved communities and Veterans.

Increase the retention rate among apprentices by providing them with a deeper understanding of both the industry and the role of trade unions in construction.
Trades for Tomorrow: The Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3)
Apprenticeship Readiness Programs teach the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3), a standardized, comprehensive, 120-hour construction course designed to help young people and transitioning adults choose and succeed in registered apprenticeship programs that are appropriate for them.
The MC3 curriculum is taught face-to-face, but it is delivered via TradesFutures Online Learning Management System.
ARP RESOURCES
- TradesFutures ARP Q&A
- Implementing the Building Trades’ MC3: A Guide For YouthBuild Programs
- MC3 in Our Schools: A Guide for CTE Teachers, Admins, And School Counselors
- TradesFutures Apprenticeship Readiness Brochure
- ARP and Apprenticeship Entrance Requirements
- FAQs for the MC3 in Schools
- Apprenticeship vs.. College Infographic
- Careers in the Construction Trades- Student’s Guide 2024
- Careers in the Construction Trades- Parent’s Guide 2024
- Careers in the Construction Trades- Career Counselor and CTE Teacher’s Guide 2024
Apprenticeship Readiness Program Videos
NYS Building Trades ARP
Kinsey Neal – Ironworkers
Alabama Power ARP
Access For All: A Story Of Hope
Access For All and Operating Engineers Local 324 Partner in Highland Park
Operating Engineers Local 324 and Access For All
Building Sacramento