01/12/2017
Happy New Year!
***FOR DC RESIDENTS ONLY
We are now recruiting for the first Building Futures Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training program of 2017.
Program Design: Accepted students attend the 6-week pre-apprenticeship class from 8am – 1pm daily (plus two Saturday sessions) with a curriculum that includes construction math review, blueprint reading, tool identification and use, OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, Scaffold Basics, and Flagger Safety & Traffic Control certifications, as well as job readiness preparation. Hands-on training at the area’s union apprenticeship schools and gender-focused topics are also part of the curriculum. A travel stipend is provided.
Program Eligibility: Applicants interested in joining the building trades are required to be a DC resident, academically tested and need to score at 8th grade or above in reading and math, be drug-free (including ma*****na), and possess a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit.
Next Steps: We look forward to hearing from you. Please call (202) 974-8224 to begin your application with a brief phone pre-screening. Applicants must call by January 20th to be considered for the class that will begin in February.