Not-accepting ≠ closed-forever · Independent · not DOL · invent no opening counts — blanks only

Not accepting applications means the program is closed forever vs not-accepting ≠ closed-forever strip

Force published openings / selection language when the pitch collapses not-accepting into permanent close. Invents no opening counts. Pairs not-accepting applications + not-accepting pitch. Not legal advice.

1. □ Sponsor / program: ______________________________ · RAPIDS ID (if any): __________ · occupation: __________
2. □ Pitch says not accepting applications means the program is closed forever? □ Yes · phrase ______________________________ □ No
3. □ Published openings / selection language? □ Yes · source __________ □ Closed-forever claimed / silent — hold □ Oral only
4. □ Any opening count from their writing only? □ Yes · source __________ □ None — invent none
5. □ Pair not accepting applications · not accepting pitch
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 opening counts. registeredtradeschools.com/for-counselors/not-accepting-vs-closed/