Summer Apprenticeship Readiness Training for Construction Trades
This is a FREE 4-week in-person summer training program for someone who is motivated to start not just a job, but a career in construction trades. Previous participants have gone on to construction careers in roofing, flooring, and painting. Training is presented in partnership with the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest.
Participants will be able to gain hands on training with power tools, learning trades math, and receive an introduction to OSHA.
Eligibility participants for this program are:
1. People ages 18+ who possess a high school diploma or GED
2. Immigrants, refugees, or people of color, or people who reside in zip codes 55106, 55107, 55130, 55113, or 55119
3. People interested in construction jobs, such as building roads or bridges, carpentry, cement masonry, paintings or coatings, drywall, or flooring
4. Participants need to be able to communicate in English because they will go straight from training to a trades job!
Interested candidates can complete this registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdavtD4GaMaRFha5cHCO_KOSvzeIXY_QgRAF5JtmHB4AqBYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Curious about what training looks like? Watch our video of the 2018-2019 training cohort (note this is a a video of our Fall 7-month program where participants are able to receive an adult diploma upon completion of the program. Our summer programming does not offer the adult diploma program)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOjB3vv4xeg
How to Participate
This short training program will require participants to have a car and driver's license or reliable transportation to attend training. KOM can provide support for participants who are in process of obtaining a driver's license. Please be aware that careers in construction trades require candidates to have a driver's license and a vehicle to travel to various project sites.
Training Location
All training session will be held at The Finishing Trades of the Upper Midwest. 3205 Country Dr Ste 150, Little Canada, MN 55117
Interested candidates can complete this registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdavtD4GaMaRFha5cHCO_KOSvzeIXY_QgRAF5JtmHB4AqBYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Any questions, reach out to our AMR Career Development Counselor Sarah Shapiro:
Sarah Shapiro
651-300-9121
sshapiro@mnkaren.org
Outcomes
Once participants finish the class, the AMR career counselor will work with them to find a job in the trades, where they can make a living wage (often starting at $20-22 with a raise every 6 months) without college debt.
Participants will receive hands on training and experience working with power tools, learn trades math, and exposure to construction jobs through site visits and touring union training centers.
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Program Costs
FREE for eligible participant who meet the eligibility requirements.
Who to Contact for More Information
Summer Apprenticeship Readiness Training for Construction Trades
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