Tools free after start · Independent · not DOL · invent no tool dollar lists — blanks only

Sponsor tools free after start vs written tools/PPE ownership strip

Force written who owns / pays for tools when the pitch says “tools are free after you start.” Invents no tool dollar lists. Pairs tools/PPE who-buys + tuition reimbursement year-1. Not legal advice.

1. □ Sponsor / program: ______________________________
2. □ Pitch says tools are free after you start? □ Yes · phrase ______________________________ □ No
3. □ Written tools / PPE owner + payor: □ Sponsor □ Apprentice □ Split · doc __________ □ Unclear — hold
4. □ Any dollar / list from their writing only? □ Yes · source __________ □ None — invent none
5. □ Pair tools / PPE who buys · tuition reimburse Y1
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 tool dollar lists. registeredtradeschools.com/for-counselors/tools-free-after-start/