Get Started with a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship (QPA)

Preparing Iowans for future careers is critical to our workforce, and Quality Pre-Apprenticeships (QPA) can play a valuable role. Quality Pre-Apprenticeship (QPA) is a set of strategies designed to prepare individuals to explore, enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Visit this link to view a flyer on QPA Programs, and visit the links below to get started.

Expand, Register, or Develop Your QPA Program

Take action today by registering your QPA program, learning about the optional Merit digital credentialing platform, or requesting assistance with developing a new program.

QPA Interest Form

A form for organizations that are interested in developing and starting a new Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
QPA Registration Form

A form for organizations to officially register their Quality Pre-Apprenticeship (QPA) program and have it recognized.
Merit Digital Credentialing Program

Information on how to utilize Merit’s platform for students to digitally track earned credentials & other achievements.
Iowa QPA Dashboard

A dashboard hosting current information about high schools that are participating in in QPA programs across Iowa.

Get Started with a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship (QPA)

Expand, Register, or Develop Your QPA Program

QPA Interest Form

QPA Registration Form

Merit Digital Credentialing Program

Iowa QPA Dashboard

Iowa Workforce Development

How can we help?

Get Started with a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship (QPA)

Expand, Register, or Develop Your QPA Program

QPA Interest Form

QPA Registration Form

Merit Digital Credentialing Program

Iowa QPA Dashboard

For more information on QPA programs, please contact: