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Y-12 provides opportunities for small, small 
disadvantaged, and woman-owned businesses and for minority institutions.

Application Form Instructions

Follow these instructions to save, complete, and submit the protégé application form (Word format). You might want to print these instructions for handy reference.

  • Click on the link to the form.
  • When given the option to open or save the file, choose Save. Add your company name to the file name (e.g., UCN-21585-MyCompany.doc).
  • Save the file to a location on your computer where it can be easily found.
  • Navigate to the location of the form, and double click on the filename to open it.
  • Use the tab key to move from one fillable field to the next, providing the information requested.
  • When complete, save the file. Double check to ensure that the file name includes your company's name.
  • Open your mail program, and address an email to 2013mentorprotege@y12.doe.gov (or simply click on the linked email name to open your mail program with the proper address).
  • Compose the email message and attach your completed version of UCN‑21585 to it. Add your email address in the cc list if you wish.
  • Hit the Send button.

If you have questions about these instructions, please contact us.