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FORWARD

The next FORWARD (Future Opportunities Reaching the Workforce Apprentice Readiness and Development) Pre-Apprenticeship event will be held on Saturday, April 5th, from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.  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 for parents.

Registration is currently sold out for this event. The next FORWARD event is scheduled for October 4, 2025 and tickets will go on sale in September.

Check- in time is 8:00 – 8:30 a.m..  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.

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 guest.

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

We look FORWARD to seeing you at our upcoming event!

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