TEN 05-26

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Training and Employment Notice No. 05-26

Issue Date:
Program Year:
2026
Fiscal Year:
2026
Subject

Framework for Effective Pre-Apprenticeships

Purpose

The purpose of this Training and Employment Notice (TEN) is to: (1) present the core components of effective pre-apprenticeships through a clear, actionable framework; (2) reaffirm the definition of pre-apprenticeship and its essential connection to Registered Apprenticeship programs; and (3) clarify how pre-apprenticeships can be delivered across federally-funded workforce and education programs.

This TEN rescinds and replaces TEN 23-23: Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Programs, published on March 5, 2024.

To

STATE EDUCATION AGENCY HEADS AND COMMISSIONERS
STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES, LIAISONS AND ADMINISTRATORS
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARD CHAIRS AND DIRECTORS
STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCIES AND DIRECTORS
STATE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTORS
STATE LABOR COMMISSIONERS
OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP (OA) STATE DIRECTORS
APPRENTICESHIP GRANT RECIPIENTS
ALL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION GRANTEES
YOUTHBUILD PROGRAMS
AMERICAN JOB CENTERS
JOB CORPS CENTER OPERATORS AND DIRECTORS

From

MAREK LACO
Acting Assistant Secretary

Contact

Questions regarding this TEN may be directed to the Office of Apprenticeship at apprenticeship@dol.gov.

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