APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2026!
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ELIGIBILITY
For the WINTER 2027 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.
- Winter 2027 applicants must be veterans.
- Preference will be given to low income individuals and underemployed or unemployed adults.
ACCESSIBILITY
Participants will need to be able to comfortably do the following:
- 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 access@thesteelyard.org
APPLICATION CYCLE
Season
Winter 2027
Spring 2027
Fall 2027
Spring 2028
Fall 2028
Program Dates
1/25-1/29/2027
4/12-4/16/2027
9/13-9/17/2027
4/17-4/21/2028
9/18-9/22/2028
Applications Open
November 20, 2026
January 1, 2027
June 1, 2027
January 1, 2028
June 1, 2028
Applications Close
December 11, 2026
February 1, 2027
July 1, 2027
February 1, 2028
July 1, 2028


