Step 1: Submit your Interest Form one of these ways -

• email
• mail
• in person

Step 2: You will receive a reply after submitting your Interest Form -

Expect a phone call or email with your next steps.

Questions?

Email us any questions you may have. 

Cost

Program costs may include tuition and fees for the required courses.

You may qualify for more than one funding program. 

Financial resources

College programs may provide financial help -

• Financial Aid
• STEP Program

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of high school or college algebra with a grade "C" or better -OR- placement into Math 70 or higher on a math placement test
• Reliable transportation to Chemeketa 
• Eligible to register for classes at Chemeketa (no outstanding balance on your account)

Program benefits

Receive industry-recognized credentials that may help you secure a Registered Apprenticeship position and a job in the trades.

• A BOLI certificate that demonstrates you have completed a Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• College credit for courses -
  • APR 101 - Trade Skills Fundamentals
  • APR 102 - Trade Skills Intermediate
• Certifications -
  • OSHA 10   
  • First-Aid/CPR 
  • Flagger 

Chemeketa placement testing

If you need the math placement assessment, email placement@chemeketa.edu.

Questions or concerns? Contact apprenticeship@chemeketa.edu

Construction Trades and Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate requirements

APR 101, Trade Skills Fundamentals (6 credits) - includes CPR/AED/First Aid and OSHA 10

APR 102, Trade Skills Intermediate (6 credits) - includes Flagger certification

MTH070 or higher (4 credits)

HS diploma or GED 

Required before program entry - Anti-Harassment Training 

Sponsored by Mid-Valley HVAC/R, MA 2026, and Mid-Valley Sheet Metal, MA 1060