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    YouthBuild Boston, Inc.
    • 27 Centre Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
    • 617-445-8887
    • Work Experience | Pre-Apprenticeship
    Pre-Apprentice Training
    Program activities:

    Participants engage in primarily hands-on training in construction training, as well as exposure to careers in the Building Trades.

    Work-site training includes construction techniques in both rehabilitation and new construction. All instruction includes “green” training techniques. Training is designed to lead to full-time construction positions, apprenticeship opportunities in union-level jobs, weatherization technician positions, and other related employment.

    For more information about YouthBuild Boston or to apply visit: youthbuildboston.org/program

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    Young people aged 18-25 who have their high school diploma or equivalent and are interested in starting a career in the construction industry, Low income, residents of Greater Boston.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 15
    Total hours: 36
    Program duration: 15 weeks
    Rolling Admission: No
    Number of cycles: 4
    Program start dates: September/October, December/January, March/April, June/July
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    7:00am-3:00pmPre-Apprentice Skills training✓✓✓✓✓
    Is the program offered remotely? Possible, but not typical
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    10 Burrell Street, Roxbury, MA 02119accessible via public transportation
    Additional information about location:

    10 Burrell Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, accessible via public transportation
    other sites for service and training – TBD

    Program requirements: High school diploma/GED/HiSET
    Program is CORI friendly? No
    Anticipated outcomes: OSHA-10 certification, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, Fall Safety training, and others
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Industry skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAll participantsAs needed
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support✓
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Stipend
    Other, please explain: $150 gift card at 80% or greater attendance 1/2 way and another $150 gift card at completion if 80% or higher attendance.

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: SEE CONTACT LINK IN DESCRIPTION
    Program code: YBB-WBLPA
    ABAWD Qualifying? Yes