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The Building Trades Exploration program is an intensive program that includes both academic classroom and on-site construction training. Academic instruction occurs to prepare students to take and pass HiSET exams to earn their High School equivalency. Instruction covers:
Math curriculum
Measures of Central Tendency
Polynomials
Probability
Algebra: Powers and Roots of Numbers
Algebra: Expressions
HiSET practice exams
Patterns and Functions
Percents and Fractions
Ratios and Proportions
Math Fundamentals
Measurements
Mary's science class
Space
Biology- Mitosis and MEiosis
Ecosystems
Biology - Energy and Cells
Biology Health
Mary's
Life skill- Financial literacy
Personal Finance
Taxes
Insurance
Investments
Building Trades Exploration program participants alternate between one week of academic instruction (HiSet preparation) and one week of on-site construction training. See the Building Trades Exploration program description for more information.
young people aged 17-24 who do not have a high school diploma. Low-income residents of Boston.
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
20
Program Duration
39 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
September/October, February/March, June/July
Sample Schedule
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
8am-3pm (Week B)
Academic Instruction
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
8am-3pm (Week A)
Skills Training
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Other Schedule Information
Participants rotate academic and vocational Instruction, participating in one, every other week.
Program Requirements
Must not have a high school diploma
Anticipated outcomes
HiSET, Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain, Successful participants are eligible for dual enrollment at local community colleges and can move on to advanced training or entry-level jobs in the field.
Participant Supports
Participant Support Category
All partipants
As needed
DTA SNAP Transportation Support
✓
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral
✓
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?