AWS I2PA Columbus, OH January 12-March 26, 2026

  • Date
    January 12-March 26, 2026
  • Time
    Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 5–9 PM
  • Location
    Tolles Career & Technical Center
    7877 US 42 South
    Plain City, OH  43064
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About the Program

The AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) is a 11-week program delivering practical, hands-on training that prepares participants to enter careers that build, connect, power, and operate the infrastructure supporting the information economy. Industry experts cover vital workplace skills and foundational knowledge in electrical, mechanical, fiber-optic, and data center operations. Everything needed for instruction is included: protective gear, supplies, and a laptop computer.

Why You Should Attend

Upon completion, you will have earned several industry-required certificates, including AWS I2PA and OSHA 10. You will also have an opportunity to connect with local employers at an onsite job fair, featuring hiring managers and leaders from AWS and our strong network of industry partners and contractors looking for workers with these skills and credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to sign up?

To be successful in this program, you likely will have:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent

  • Ability to perform basic math functions: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions and percentages which will be determined by scoring a minimum score of a 3 on the ACT WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Exam

  • Basic written and verbal communication skills in English which will be determined by scoring a minimum score of a 3 on the ACT WorkKeys Workplace Documents Exam and the ACT WorkKeys Graphic Literacy Exam

  • Willingness to work at unimproved job sites and in all weather

  • Persistence, enthusiasm, and respect for others

The total cost to attend is $1,025. Funding opportunities may be available for eligible students. 

Class will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 to 9:00 PM with class starting on January 12, 2026 and ending on March 26, 2026. There will NOT be class on January 19, February 16 and March 5.

Yes, hands-on training is an integral part of our pre-apprenticeship program. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their skills in real-world scenarios under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Yes, field trips and site visits are incorporated into the pre-apprenticeship program to provide participants with valuable industry exposure and hands-on learning experiences.

Transportation will NOT be provided to and from the training site nor will it be provided for any field trips or site visits.

Completing our pre-apprenticeship program provides participants with essential skills, industry certifications, and networking opportunities, setting them on a path towards a successful career in the trades.

If you have questions about the Tolles AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship Program, email AEadmissions@tollestech.com