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Pre-apprenticeship management platform

Turn career exploration into real career readiness.

Launch, manage, and grow pre-apprenticeship programs that connect learners, educators, and employers, with the tools to track progress, document skills, and build pathways into meaningful careers.

  • Organize programs, participants, and requirements
  • Track hands-on learning and skill development
  • Keep educators, employers, and learners connected
An instructor guiding a pre-apprentice through hands-on equipment training
Spring cohort 24 learners
Program requirements on track
9:41
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Hi, Maya Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
Hands-on hours
48 of 120
Jobsite safety
Tool identification
Blueprint basics
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See Pre-Apprenticeship Management in Action.

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The problem

Great pre-apprenticeship programs need more than good intentions.

Connecting learners with meaningful career experiences takes coordination. Program administrators must manage participants, track training, work with employers, and document progress, often across disconnected tools.

Disconnected program information

Applications, participant records, and training information live in different places.

Limited visibility into progress

It’s difficult to know which learners are meeting program expectations.

Employer coordination challenges

Schools, workforce organizations, and employer partners need a consistent way to stay aligned.

Time-consuming reporting

Collecting hours, skills, and program documentation can take valuable time away from learners.

Your program should be focused on developing talent, not chasing information.

From interest to opportunity

One connected journey. From first application to what’s next.

GoSprout helps organizations manage the stages of a pre-apprenticeship program while giving learners and program teams greater visibility into the experience.

  1. Stage 1 · Apply & enroll

    Start with a clear path.

    Support program applications and participant onboarding with defined expectations and program information.

    Application Submitted
    Orientation Scheduled
  2. Stage 2 · Explore & learn

    Discover the world of work.

    Help participants engage in structured learning experiences and career-connected activities.

    Career exploration3 / 5
  3. Stage 3 · Build real skills

    Turn experience into progress.

    Track hands-on learning, training hours, and developing competencies.

    Hands-on hours48 / 120
  4. Stage 4 · Stay connected

    Keep everyone aligned.

    Support communication and coordination between learners, program staff, and employer partners.

    Update from employer partner New
  5. Stage 5 · Prepare for the next step

    Make progress visible.

    Use documented training and skill development to inform next-step conversations about further training, Registered Apprenticeships, or employment.

    Skills documented12 Hours logged120
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Everything in one place

The tools behind a better pre-apprenticeship experience.

From program setup to participant progress, GoSprout helps teams stay organized and spend more time supporting learners.

Program standards & requirements

Set program goals, expectations, and learning requirements to give participants and administrators a clearer structure.

Required hours 120
Competencies 12

Participant applications

Configure program application processes and help prospective participants understand the opportunity.

Hands-on learning & hours

Track workplace learning activity and training hours as participants develop practical experience.

This week 12 hrs

Skills & competencies

Document skill development and help program teams understand how participants are progressing.

Tool identification Signed off

Alerts & program visibility

Use program notifications and tracking views to identify missing information or areas requiring attention.

3 learners missing hour logs Review

Documentation & reporting

Organize training information and support reporting needs for schools, employers, and program administrators.

One platform. Different perspectives.

See the whole program. Support every learner.

Program administrators need visibility. Learners need clarity. Employer partners need a way to understand progress. GoSprout helps bring these needs together.

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship · Spring cohort
Conceptual UI · illustrative data
Participants 24
Employer partners 6
Needs attention 3
Participant Hours Skills Status
Maya T.
On track
Devon W.
Missing logs
Lucia P.
On track
Andre K.
On track
9:41
100%
Hi, Maya Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
Hands-on hours
48 of 120
Jobsite safety
Tool identification
Blueprint basics
Log activity
Administrator experience
  • Participant management
  • Program requirements
  • Training progress, hours, and competencies
  • Reporting and documentation
Learner experience
  • Mobile access to program information
  • Progress visibility
  • Learning activity and hours tracking
  • Program communication
Built for every stakeholder

Better programs happen when everyone stays connected.

Program administrators
Learners
Educators & training providers
Employer partners
Program administrators

Less chasing. More supporting.

Manage program information, monitor progress, and keep documentation organized.

  • See participant progress in one place
  • Spot missing information sooner
  • Keep program records organized
A program instructor guiding a participant
Learners

Know where you stand.

Access program information, track relevant activities, and see your progress.

  • Program information on your phone
  • Log learning activity and hours
  • See progress toward program requirements
Students in a technical training lab
Educators & training providers

Connect learning to career readiness.

Help align training requirements with documented participant development.

  • Align instruction with program requirements
  • See documented skill development
  • Stay connected with program staff
An instructor working with a learner
Employer partners

Support tomorrow’s talent.

Participate in structured workplace learning and stay informed about relevant participant progress.

  • Take part in structured workplace learning
  • Stay informed about relevant progress
  • Build relationships with future workers
A technician training a pre-apprentice on site
From learning to career pathways

Pre-apprenticeships should lead somewhere.

A strong pre-apprenticeship program gives participants opportunities to explore careers, build foundational skills, and prepare for the next stage of their development.

Registered Apprenticeships

Help participants build relevant foundational experience before exploring a Registered Apprenticeship opportunity.

Further education & training

Support learners preparing for additional technical instruction, certifications, or career-focused education.

Employment opportunities

Help participants develop skills and experience they can discuss with prospective employers.

Program pathways and eligibility vary. Participation does not guarantee admission to an apprenticeship, enrollment in training, or employment.

Different organizations. Shared goals.

Built for the organizations creating career pathways.

Real-world credibility

Supporting organizations that believe in career pathways.

Dallas Independent School District
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami EdTech
Better Youth
Canadian Valley Technology Center
Organizations from GoSprout’s work-based learning and education community.
Better Youth logo
Customer story · Nonprofit media arts

Empowering system-impacted youth through media arts apprenticeships.

Better Youth runs pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship tracks in digital storytelling for young creatives in Los Angeles.

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Launching a program? We can help with that too.

Need help building the program, not just managing it?

GoSprout also offers workforce planning and consulting services for organizations exploring new apprenticeships and work-based learning initiatives. Our team can help you think through program structure, training pathways, stakeholder roles, and implementation planning.

Consulting is a separate service from the software platform.

Explore Workforce Planning & Consulting
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Don’t see yours? Ask us on your demo.
What is a pre-apprenticeship program?

A pre-apprenticeship helps participants develop foundational skills and prepare for further training, Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, or career pathways. Specific program models and requirements vary.

Who can use GoSprout’s pre-apprenticeship platform?

Schools, workforce organizations, nonprofits, training providers, employers, and apprenticeship sponsors can explore using GoSprout to manage structured work-based learning programs.

Can GoSprout track training hours and competencies?

Yes. GoSprout supports tracking workplace learning hours and skill development.

Can students access GoSprout on their phones?

GoSprout offers mobile applications that support learner access to relevant program information and progress tracking.

Can employers participate in the program?

GoSprout supports coordination among program administrators, learners, educators, and employer partners.

Can we use GoSprout for both pre-apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships?

GoSprout supports multiple forms of work-based learning, including pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship program management.

Does GoSprout guarantee placement into an apprenticeship?

No. GoSprout provides program management tools; actual pathways and placements depend on the program and its partners.

Can GoSprout help us launch a new program?

GoSprout offers separate workforce planning and consulting services that may support program design and launch preparation.

Build better pathways. Make every learning experience count.

Whether you’re launching your first pre-apprenticeship or improving an established program, GoSprout can help you organize the experience and support the people behind it.