We need more on-ramps for women in the trades…
and we need to take new approaches for training to address the widening gap for women. It is our goal to get women to work as quickly as possible. She Built This City is committed to addressing this problem with our Pre-Apprenticeship Training and Women’s Repair Crew Apprenticeship.
Here’s How We Can.
Adult Workforce Development Programming
Pre-Apprenticeship Program
This 9-week, pre-apprenticeship training prepares participants with the skills and experience necessary to build successful, long-term careers in the construction industry. Graduates can either enter entry-level employment within the construction industry or move on to receive additional training through apprenticeships.
Pre-Apprenticeship Training offers:
Construction Math
Tool usage and handling
Practice with industry professionals
Job site tours
OSHA-10 & First Aid / CPR
Grow with Google technology / customer service training
Weekly stipend*
Light evening meal
Child supervision (ages 3-12)
Personal Chromebook*
Connect to local employers
Post-training support
*Requirement & stipulations must be met to receive benefits.
Apprenticeship Program
The Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program is a 2 year apprenticeship that provides classroom instruction and on-the-job learning. Curriculum and the day-to-day training schedule is designed by a licensed general contractor and former teacher and delivered by industry professionals from several construction trades areas. Individuals who successfully complete all aspects of our training are placed either with an employer partner, in employment with SBTC, or are encouraged to start their own business.
The apprenticeship program is a full-time paid position.
Apprenticeship Training Includes:
learn transferable construction trade skills; carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC
full-time schedule (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday
above average hourly pay
OSHA 30 Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
entrepreneurship training
soft skills training