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Raising the Bar Info Sessions

Raising the Bar
Info Sessions

Last updated Oct. 1, 2026.

Please fill out and submit the form below to indicate your interest in our Raising the Bar pre-apprenticeship program. Our next cohort will begin in February 2027 in Baltimore. See our full 2026-2027 schedule further down this page.

To learn more details about program content and requirements, and to view testimonials from recent program graduates, visit our Raising the Bar Pre-apprenticeship Program page.

If you have any questions, please email rtb@ctwi-btca.org.

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2026-2027 Raising the Bar Dates

2026-2027 Raising the Bar Dates
  • DC Fall 2026 Cohort
    October 5 to November 13, 2026 (registration closed)
  • Baltimore Winter 2027 Cohort
    February 8 to March 19, 2027
  • DC Spring 2027 Cohort
    May 3 to June 11, 2027
  • Baltimore Summer 2027 Cohort
    July 19 to August 27, 2027
  • DC Fall 2027 Cohort
    Oct 11 to Nov 19, 2027