Ensuring Equal Opportunities for Women in the Construction Industry: Federal Requirements for Hiring

As the construction industry continues to grow and evolve, it is important to ensure that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to pursue careers in this field. This includes women, who have historically been underrepresented in the construction industry. In order to promote gender diversity and equality in the workplace, there are several federal requirements […]

What Happens After a Pre-Apprenticeship Program?

You have put in the time and hard work and completed the pre-apprenticeship program, but what comes next? Where do you go after finishing? What options do you have? It might seem overwhelming. Don’t panic, you have several options for the next steps. Let’s go over a few of them. Registered Apprenticeship Program(RAP) If you […]

What to Expect from a Pre-Apprenticeship Program

A pre-apprenticeship program is designed to prepare an individual to enter a Registered Apprenticeship Program(RAP), an On the Job Training (OJT) program, or gain employment. These are the key elements you should expect to find in a quality pre-apprenticeship program. Industry-Based Training The curriculum used in the pre-apprenticeship should be current and in line with […]

What is WVDOH’s OJT Program and How do I Participate

OJT is a joint program between the Federal Highway Administration and the West Virginia Department of Transportation with the goal of addressing the underutilization of women and minorities in the highway construction field by offering training opportunities to learn the necessary skills. The OJT program is not intended, and shall not be used, to discriminate […]