Too often, “career exposure” ends where opportunity should begin. Pre-apprenticeship has the potential to change that—but only if it’s designed with real outcomes in mind.

In this session, CareerWise and Long Beach USD share how they’re turning pre-apprenticeship into a true launchpad to registered apprenticeship and high-quality careers. By aligning K-12 systems with employer demand, this model moves beyond one-off experiences to create structured, scalable pathways that build skills, signal readiness, and connect seamlessly to what’s next.

Join this conversation to learn what it takes to design pre-apprenticeship that works—not just for students, but at system scale.