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FORWARD

The next FORWARD (Future Opportunities Reaching the Workforce Apprentice Readiness and Development) Pre-Apprenticeship event will be held in March 14th, 2026.  This event is for high school students and will include hands-on demonstrations in our virtual simulation lab, a Q & A information session, and a short tour of The Apprentice School.

Registration will open in February 14th 2026 at 8:30am. Limited slots are available for the event.

Register Here!

All visitors must be issued an escort badge that  must be worn while in the building and must be escorted at all times by an NNS employee.

Disclaimer: Arrival after 8:30 a.m. may result in no-entry. Failure to provide proper identification documents and forms as requested may result in no-entry. Guests under 12 years of age are not permitted.

Two documents are required for ALL attendees: 

  • Original US birth certificate (no copies) or valid U.S. Passport (unexpired)  AND
  • A valid driver’s license or any other unexpired identification card issued by federal, state or local government

Model release forms are required for everyone attending, not just those under the age of 18. If you’re under 18, you need the completed liability form and a parent signature on your model release form.

Download and complete both the Model Release Form and Liability Waiver for Minors below:

Model Release formDownload
Liability Waiver for MinorsDownload

A modest $5 fee per student is charged to protect us from no shows and our investment in light refreshments. Students are allowed two guests. Guests under 12 years of age are not permitted.

If you are not able to attend the event after signing up, please contact us.

Email: [email protected]

Call: 757-380-7991 (and leave a voicemail with your contact details)

We look FORWARD to seeing you at our upcoming event!

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 Register: Avail Feb 14, 2026 @830am

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