Step Up for Women in Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Application

Applications are now being accepted for our spring 2026 classes. Exact start date will be announced soon.

💻 SkillUp: Job Readiness & Soft Skills Training

Practical Skills for Any Career Path

Our free, fully online program helps individuals build the soft skills employers want — from communication to time management and technology basics. Great for career starters, changers, or anyone re-entering the workforce. Live virtual sessions held multiple times throughout the year, or flexible and self-paced to fit your life.

🤝 PartnerUp: Mentorship & Support Network

One-on-One Support from People Who’ve Been There

PartnerUp connects participants with trained mentors for guidance, encouragement, and real talk about what it takes to succeed. Whether you’re in a program or on the job, mentors offer practical advice, help set goals, and keep you moving forward.

Where did you learn about Step Up for Women? *

Step Up site closest to you: *

These locations are both in West Virginia

Name *

First

Last

What is your preferred name/nickname?

If you go by a name other than your given name please tell us here

Date of Birth *

What are the last 4 digits of your social security number? *

Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

What county do you currently live in? *

Example: Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam, Clay, Monongalia

Phone Number *

Cell Phone

Do you currently have a driver's license? *

Yes
No
Yes, but it's suspended

Do you own a car and is it available for personal use? *

Do you have dependents? *

Number of people in household? *

Are you willing and able to obtain full time employment at the conclusion of training? *

Yes
No (please explain below)

Do you currently or are you scheduled to receive Unemployment Compensation? *

Check any that apply to you: *

*A displaced homemaker is someone who has spent most of their time taking care of their family without pay (like a stay-at-home parent) and is now out of work or working a low-paying job, and having trouble finding a better job.

Current Estimated Yearly Household Income: *

0 - 10000
10000 - 25000
25000 - 50000
50000 +

Are there any adjustments or supports we should know about to make sure you can participate fully in training and job placement? *

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (Your answer will not impact the outcome of your application) *

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? (Your answer will not impact the outcome of your application) *

Why are you interested in enrolling in the Step Up For Women training program? *

Do you have your High School Diploma or GED? *

Highschool Diploma
GED
No

List all vocational technical courses completed:

Include course title, year completed, and school.

Have you taken any courses since high school?

List all degrees and certificates, year received, and school:

Current Employment Status: *

Employed full time
Employed part time
Unemployed
Student

Employment history: Include title and wages for the past five years *

List most recent jobs first.

Any additional information you would like us to know:

Provide any other information that you feel makes you a good candidate to participate in the Step Up for Women training program.

Do you have reliable access to a computer you can use for class? *

Don't worry if you do not, we have laptops we can loan to use for class.

Do you have reliable access to the internet for class? *

Don't worry if you do not have internet access. We can make arrangements for you to use the internet at a local library or on Fridays at our office.

Please indicate how you identify yourself: (We will use this data for grant reporting. All data will remain anonymous and will only be used for this purpose.) *

American Indian or Alaska Native (including all Original Peoples of the Americas)
Asian (including Indian subcontinent and Philippines)
Black or African American, not Hispanic (including Africa and the Caribbean)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Original Peoples)
White, not Hispanic (including Middle Eastern)
Hispanic or Latino
Two or More Races (not Hispanic or Latino)
Other
Prefer not to answer

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