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Low-income youth between the ages of 16 and 24 residing in the Greater Worcester area who wish to earn their high school equivalency diploma while attaining work and construction vocational skills.
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The TRA-Worcester YouthBuild Program – Construction Skills Track is designed to provide low-income, out-of-school youth, aged 16-24 with an opportunity to transform their lives and become contributing partners in the community. Participants receive on-the-job, hands-on, construction skills training utilizing an actual housing rehabilitation project or new construction site in the community that helps to create quality low-income housing. Additionally, participants receive Home Building Institute (HBI) Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training (PACT) and OSHA certification training. Participants also receive High School Equivalency Test (HiSET/GED) preparation; educational/vocational skills; leadership skills development-including community service projects; counseling and support services; life, financial literacy, and job readiness training, as well as assistance with job placement and/or transition to higher education opportunities.
Transition to Higher Education/Vocational opportunities include College classes/degree or certificate programs, Apprenticeship programs- including Union positions, internships at (a partner) Saint-Gobain and potential involvement in the National Grid Energy Infrastructure Academy (a partner) with TRA for certification and employment opportunities.
Program is Offered In
English
Information About Program Hours
26-36 hours per week
Program Duration
36 weeks
Rolling Admission
No
Program Start Dates
Next Start: Fall 2024
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 9am-3pm | Education/HiSET/GED Prep (Classroom) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 9am-3pm | Job Readiness Prep (Classroom) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 9am-3pm | Life/Leadership/Financial Lit., etc. (Classroom) | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 9am-3pm | Hands-on Construction Skills Training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
The program operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. Students are divided into 2 groups of 7-8 with each group alternating every other week between classroom and on-site, hands-on construction skills training.
Program Requirements
Must be able to physically handle work required in the construction field.
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Anticipated outcomes
GED/HiSET Certification | OSHA-10 | Home Building Institute (HBI) Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training (PACT) | Stackable Credential(s) | Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Industry skills gain
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees: | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Counseling/Case Mgt | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
No
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Potential Stipend
Location
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2 Foster Street, 3rd Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
Public Transit Information
The site is fully accessible via public transportation.
Phone Number
508-753-2991
Program Contact
Doug Daigle