Not Accepting vs recruiter · Independent · not DOL · invent no openings — blanks only

Not Accepting vs recruiter pitch card

Force a screenshot / print of accepting status on apprenticeship.gov before apply when a recruiter says openings. Invents no openings. Pairs not-accepting strip + selection lottery. Listing ≠ opening. Not legal advice.

1. □ Sponsor / program on apprenticeship.gov: ______________________________
2. □ Recruiter / school says openings / hiring now? □ Yes · phrase ______________________________ □ No
3. □ apprenticeship.gov accepting status printed / screenshotted? □ Yes · date __________ □ Not yet — hold
4. □ Status shows Not Accepting / closed? □ Yes — pause □ Accepting □ Unclear
5. □ Pair not-accepting strip · selection lottery
6. □ Counselors step 3: Send them home with a double-check on apprenticeship.gov and the school site / Scorecard.

Independent · not DOL. Free for non-commercial counseling. Invents no openings. registeredtradeschools.com/for-counselors/not-accepting-pitch/