APPLICATION

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