Advise youth about the time commitment involved in taking an apprenticeship. For example, some youth may become interested in classes and more motivated to study through the apprenticeship. However, applicants should have demonstrated their capacity to contribute to their workplace and to keep up their school work. Students may apply for more than one position by completing folders for each position. Students who are unable to decide between position descriptions at two firms may find the tours and interviews decisive.
Employers select and hire youth apprentices.
Some employers requested that schools forward all applications. Others requested a limited number. In the first three years of the project a regional selection committee for each apprenticeship area reviewed the applicant pool of folders from the schools, and then forwarded qualified candidates to the firms. Employers make the final selection. Employers notify apprentices and schools about any changes in the status of applicants.