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740-529-1487

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach office@eta575.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Check our ABOUT section for more answers to your questions

This program is a state-recognized multi-craft, exploratory pre-apprenticeship for anyone 18 years and older with a high school diploma/HSE/GED


The cost for the participant to participate is FREE. 


The program is a 16 week, 2 nights a week in the evenings


Many of our graduates are working in the trade that that have choosen. The goal of this program is to introduce participants to 6 different trades where they can apply and join thier apprenticeship. Once participants graduate from thier respective apprenticship programs, the sky is the limit for work opportunities as Journeyworkers, foreman, general foreman, project managers, contractors, program directors, etc. 


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Upcoming Classes

See all upcoming cohorts for 2026 and 2027

All classes begin at 5:00 PM - Dates are subject to change

Cohort 14

Application Deadline - January 29, 2026


Orientation (Adams Co.) - Feburary 2nd

Orientation (Portsmouth) - February 3rd


Classes begin - February 12th


Cohort 15

Application Deadline - May 28, 2026


Orientation (Adams Co.) - June 1st 

Orientation (Portsmouth) - June 2nd


Classes begin - June 9th


Cohort 16

Application Deadline - January 24, 2026


Orientation (Adams Co.) - September 29th

Orientation (Portsmouth) - October 1st


Classes begin - October 6th



Cohort 17

Application Deadline - January 28, 2027


Orientation (Adams Co.) - Feburary 2nd

Orientation (Portsmouth) - February 4th


Classes begin - February 11th


Cohort 18

Application Deadline - May 27, 2027


Orientation (Adams Co.) - June 1st 

Orientation (Portsmouth) - June 3rd


Classes begin - June 8th


Contact Us

If you're unsure about which type of training in the construction trades, such as our multicraft pre-apprenticeship or one of our apprenticeship programs, will work best for you, please contact us by calling the apprenticeship office or emailing us at office@eta575.org.

Foundations for the Trades

24 Gingersnap Road, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662, United States

Office: 740-529-1487 Email: office@eta575.org

Hours

Mon

08:00 am – 04:00 pm

Tue

08:00 am – 04:00 pm

Wed

08:00 am – 04:00 pm

Thu

08:00 am – 04:00 pm

Fri

08:00 am – 04:00 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

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