Pre-Apprenticeship Application 2026

  • Application for Summer and Fall 2026. Due 11:59pm on May 31, 2026.

    Please fill out the form carefully. This form will take you an estimated 20-30 minutes to complete. Completion of this form DOES NOT guarantee acceptance to the program. For questions, contact coordinators at Blue Lake Rancheria, on behalf of the Four Tribes' Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program: epap@bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov
  • Birthday*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • How did you hear about the program?*

  • About the Application

    You will be asked for your education/training background, current employment, career interests, skills, support services used/needed, and household information. We will use this information to select participants who will benefit the most from the pre-apprenticeship program for low-voltage electricians. You will choose your preferred dates for the Summer or Fall Session at the end of the application.

    Your honesty and ability to answer all questions will help determine your suitability for this program and potential to be successful in this training and beyond.

  • EDUCATION STATUS

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  • Please check all that apply, including currently enrolled in obtaining (Example: Check High school diploma AND College degree even if you're still working on the college degree):*
  • Do you have additional trainings and certifications, either completed or currently obtaining? If you have an active CPR and/or OSHA certificate, you must say "Yes". If accepted to the program, you will be asked to provide a copy of the certificate.*
  • GED or HiSET?*
  • Do you have more than one college degree, or are currently enrolled in obtaining a second, third, etc?*
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  • Current Employment Status

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  • What is your CURRENT employment status? Select one that best applies*
  • Do you have more than one current employer?*
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  • Employment, Training, and Education Advancement

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  • Are any of the following issues currently preventing you or making it difficult for you to complete trainings and/or secure and keep a job (Check all that apply)? IMPORTANT: Information shared will be used for curriculum programming. Response will not be used to disqualify candidates.*

  • *soft skills include critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking, professional writing, teamwork, digital literacy, leadership, professional attitude, work ethic, career management and intercultural fluency

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  • Career Interest & Skills

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  • Briefly review the following links on specialized areas in the electrical field.

    Low-Voltage Electrician (What is the Difference Between a Low Voltage Technician vs Electrician?)

    Residential Electrician, Commercial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Solar Technician/Installer (8 Different Types of Electricians and What You Should Know)

    High-Voltage or Lineworker (Electricians vs. Lineworkers: What’s the Difference)

  • Specialized areas of career interest: Which specialized areas within the electrical field most interest you professionally? (Check all that apply. Use "Other" for distinct specialties)*
  • Additional trainings desired: Aside from this pre-apprenticeship program, what additional training(s) do you wish to pursue in the near future to enhance your ability to advance your career goals? (Check all that apply)*
  • Availability: Upon completion of this pre-apprenticeship program, will you be immediately available for employment, a full-time apprenticeship, or other advanced training in the electrical field?*
  • Choose your TOP 5 work-related skills that you CURRENTLY possess. Use the "Other" option to write in 1 or multiple skills not listed here. Do not choose or write more than 5 skills.*
  • Choose any of the following technical electrical skills you CURRENTLY possess. Use the "Other" option to write in technical electrical skills not listed here.*

  • Workforce and Support Services

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  • Do you currently rely on education, training, and/or related supportive services (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, General Assistance, SNAP, Child Care, etc.) provided by your tribe, other tribes, and/or Native or non-Native organizations?*
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  • Experience with TEROs (Tribal Employment Rights Offices): Have/are you engaged with a TERO in the area to create an employment profile and obtain short- or long-term employment?*
  • If No or Unsure, would you like your information from this form shared with local TEROs? Please note, by submitting this application, your name will be shared with Hoopa Valley, Karuk, and Yurok TERO, as part of the coordination for this program.*
  • Are/have you ever been employed by a Tribe?*

  • Household Information and Emergency Contact

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  • Are you the only member of your household?*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Submission

  • Please carefully review the following program schedule below, using the scroll bar to view all six pages. Or view through browser here. 

    Summer Session: July 2-Aug 6, 2026. In-person July 17-19.

    Fall Session: Sept 3-Oct 8, 2026. In-person Sept 18-20.

    All virtual class sessions are held live online each Tuesday and Thursday at 5 – 7/7:30pm PDT. 

  • If accepted, we will make a strong effort to fill the program according to this choice. however, we cannot guarantee placing you in your first choice. Would you like to be considered for the second choice of dates if we cannot place you in your first choice?*
  • Are you able to attend and commit to all virtual and in-person sessions?*
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