Registered Trade Schoolsregisteredtradeschools.com · Updated October 28, 2026
Tear-off companion · Week 2 only · public verify + visit · no invented openings
Pocket checklist for days 8–14. Pairs with Week 1 and the 30-day plan. Public tools only.
- □ Re-open path choice: □ apprenticeship □ classroom/lab · Still fits? □ Yes □ Changed to __________
- □ Search one sponsor organization name on apprenticeship.gov (add city/state). Org: __________
- □ Or open one school on College Scorecard / school catalog. School: __________
- □ Write what they train (occupation / credential) — from their words: ______________________________
- □ Ask (email/call): accepting applications? □ Yes □ No □ Unclear · Date asked __________
- □ Schedule or complete one visit / info session (or note why not yet): __________
- □ Send home a double-check: parent/adult FAQ + apprenticeship.gov / Scorecard — who: __________
- □ Calendar Week 3 tear-off (compare + paperwork) reminder: date __________
Counselors: step 3 stays “Send them home with a double-check…”. Tools: parent FAQ · send-home · methodology. Independent · not DOL.
Independent resource, not a government publication. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Labor or any state agency. Confirm sponsors on apprenticeship.gov and with the program before applying. Free to copy for non-commercial counseling use. Directory: registeredtradeschools.com