Classes

Next class starts April 17, 2012
Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:45am until 4:00pm
For more information, click here: http://www.constructinghope.com/2011/07/winter-class/

FORMAT

Classes on hand-on time will be divided between site visit, lecture, work ethics, discussion, math, guest speaker, money management, video, safety and demonstration in small groups.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Flagging Certification
  • Apprenticeship and Trade Information
  • Guest Trade Speakers
  • Energy Work Shop
  • Lead Work Shop
  • Forklift Training
  • Green Training
  • Work Ethics
  • Safety Class
  • Blueprint
  • Tool Safety
  • Construction Math
  • Site Visit
  • Resume/Portfolio
  • Hand-on Training
  • Life Skills Class

UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL RECEIVE:

  • Life Skills and Onsite Work Experience
  • First Aid Certification
  • Apprenticeship and Trade Information
  • CPR Certification
  • Financial and Budgeting Skills
  • Flagging Certification
  • Work Place Ethic and Safety
  • Job Search & Interviewing Skills
  • Tools
    • Nail apron
    • Hammer
    • Tape measure
    • Chalk line
    • “T” square
    • Utility knife
    • Pliers
    • Hardhat
    • Work gloves
    • Safety glasses

Each participant enrolled in the program will be giving a hard hat, safety vest, goggles, gloves, program binder and a notebook journal in which to keep notes on everything they learned in the program and at the worksite.

Financial Management
We enhanced our financial management seminar through our partnership with Wells Fargo bank.  Participant’s now have the opportunity to immediately open a saving or checking account.