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  1. Program approved

    State and board approvals in hand. Guide for this step

  2. Instructor ready

    Hired, credentialed and any trainer permit issued. Guide for this step

  3. Employer partners signed

    Training agreements and site rules confirmed. Guide for this step

  4. Students enrolled

    Families informed; schedules protect college eligibility. Guide for this step

  5. First placements

    Work-based learning under the Working with Minors checks. Guide for this step

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