APPLICATION

APPLICATION

Applications are now closed! The Spring 2026 cycle closed on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Applications for the Spring Workforce Welding program are now closed. This program runs from April 13- April 17, 2026 from 10AM-4:30pm.

Application Checklist

  • Applications are now closed.
  • Qualified applicants are required to participate in a 30-minute telephone interview, and will then be notified of acceptance. To view the telephone interview questions, please click here.
  • Applicants will need to apply and be accepted into the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program and register with the American Job Center at 50 Sims Ave prior to the start of the program. The phone number for the American Job Center is 401-680-5100.  
  • For assistance with this, please email workforce@thesteelyard.org.

ELIGIBILITY

For the Spring 2026 cycle, applicants will need to register with the American Job Center prior to the start of the program. Accepted students must be eligible for WIOA funding as outlined below:

-Age Requirement: 18+ for adult programs.

-Citizenship Status: U.S. citizens or non-citizens authorized to work in the U.S.

-Selective Service Registration: Males born after December 31, 1959, must register with the Selective Service. This can be done at the American Job Center upon registration with them.

-Preference will be give to veterans, low income individuals and underemployed or unemployed adults.

ACCESSIBILITY

-Physically able to participate in an industrial shop

-Can tolerate loud noises and flashing lights

-Able to lift 30lbs

-Able to stand for long periods at a time

-Able to read and understand English

For questions about accessibility and accommodation, please email john@thesteelyard.org

APPLICATION CYCLE

Season

Spring 2026

Fall 2026

Spring 2027

Fall 2027

Spring 2028

Fall 2028

Program Dates

4/13-4/17/2026

9/14-9/18/2026

4/12-4/16/2027

9/13-9/17/2027

4/17-4/21/2028

9/18-9/22/2028

Applications Open

February 25, 2026

June 1, 2026

January 1, 2027

June 1, 2027

January 1, 2028

June 1, 2028

Applications Close

March 20, 2026

August 1, 2026

March 1, 2027

August 1, 2027

March 1, 2028

August 1, 2028