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Memphis Urban League runs paid four-week pre-apprenticeship; first graduation set for Jan. 31
Summary
Gail Jones Carson told the ad hoc the Memphis Urban League launched a four-week paid pre-apprenticeship on Jan. 6 to prepare trainees for union apprenticeship entry; the program requires at least 25% female participation over two years.
Gail Jones Carson, representing the Memphis Urban League, described a four-week pre-apprenticeship program that began Jan. 6 and aims to prepare participants to pass apprenticeship entry requirements for trade unions. "The 1st graduation January 31," she said, noting participants are paid a living wage while training and that unions are partners in placements.
Carson said the program is designed to produce graduates who can pass apprentice entry standards and that employers are awaiting graduates. She noted the program has a two-year span with a 25% female participation requirement and that classes will run multiple times this year; program scaling depends on funding and student recruitment.
