MPACT (Medford Pre-Apprenticeship for Construction Trades)

Medford Pre-Apprenticeship in the Construction Trades (MPACT) is a Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) approved pre-apprenticeship program that prepares youth for careers in the construction and manufacturing trades. 

How To Qualify

Juniors and seniors who have completed at least one credit of classes in Construction Tech, Welding, Manufacturing, and/or Engineering CTE courses and passed Algebra 1 with a C or higher are eligible to participate. 

A completed and signed BOLI Pre-apprenticeship application form must have been returned to the MPACT Coordinator by Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Completing MPACT satisfies the minimum requirements for applying to most local apprenticeships, including:

• 1.5 total credits in Construction Tech, Welding, Manufacturing, and/or Engineering CTE classes
• One year of high school algebra with grade of “C” or better (some apprenticeships require a passing grade in Algebra II)
• OSHA-10 Certification 
• Participation in at least 3 tours, job shadows, informational interviews, and/or trades-related job fairs with industry professionals
• 6 hours of work experience confirmed by a CTE teacher, an employer, or the recipient of the work if completing as a service
• A trades-based resume and cover letter

Apprenticeships are very competitive. Other ways to prepare:

• Take all the construction-related classes you can. For some apprenticeships, each one gives your application extra points. 
• Get an entry-level job as a laborer in a trade, especially for a company that is associated with the apprenticeship. This is huge.
• Practice interviewing. The interview is often the most important part of your application.
• Get good grades- some programs give points for As, fewer points for Bs, etc.

Benefits of Participation

We will help MPACT students navigate the apprenticeship application process and look for employment with an apprenticeship’s training agent- that is a local business where apprentices do their “on the job training.” We will also help students with resumes and cover letters. 

Upon completion of MPACT in June, students receive a pre-apprenticeship certificate from BOLI which provides them with facilitated entry and/or extra points when applying for some registered apprenticeships.

Interested students should contact their Future Center Coordinator or Dr. Larina Warnock at larina.warnock@medford.k12.or.us or 541.842.3872.