Tear-off companion · Week 4 only · apply + follow-up · public steps · no invented openings

Pocket checklist for days 22–30. Pairs with Week 3 and the 30-day plan. Public tools only.

1. □ Application / interest form submitted only after public verify: □ Yes date __________ □ Waiting
2. □ Confirmation number / email saved: __________ · □ Screenshot
3. □ Follow-up scheduled (call/email/visit): date __________ · Who: __________
4. □ Re-check sponsor on apprenticeship.gov after apply (listing ≠ opening): date __________
5. □ If classroom path: Scorecard / catalog credential name still matches what you applied to? □ Yes □ No — pause
6. □ Tell counselor / parent outcome in one sentence: ______________________________
7. □ Next 30 days: □ Wait list □ Second option □ Revisit path chooser

Counselors: step 3 stays “Send them home with a double-check…”. Tools: parent FAQ · send-home · methodology. Independent · not DOL.