Amos House Building Trades

Amos House Building Trades

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Amos House
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How to Apply
Duration: 150 Total Hours

Course Description:

This is a 5-week program that gives you classroom and hands-on experience in carpentry, maintenance and construction. The curriculum is based on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Hours/week: 30
Total Hours: 420

Note: Participants must complete Workforce Essentials before enrolling in Amos House Building Trades

Five sessions to choose from:

Session 1:
1/10/23–2/10/23

Session 2:
3/6/23–4/7/23

Session 3:
5/8/23–6/10/23

Session 4:
7/1/23–8/11/23

Session 5:
9/11/23–10/13/23

You can enroll in Building Trades Training if:

  • You are willing to work
  • You have 9th grade reading and math skills (you will be tested) exceptions may be made
  • You are able to lift things, stand, bend and carry materials
  • You can follow verbal and written instructions
  • You are willing to take random drug tests

You will learn:

  • Construction of stairs
  • Installation of doors/windows
  • Framing/Drywalling
  • Floor systems
  • Hand/power tool safety
  • Blueprint reading
  • Basic plumbing and electrical

You will earn:

Industry certifications including-

  • OSHA 10
  • 8-hour Lead Renovator/Remodeler
  • CPR/First Aid

And, to make sure you are ready for work, you will learn:

  • How to be your best on the job
  • How to handle life challenges that can get in the way of work
  • How to manage your money so that you can become financially stable

As a SNAP E&T participant you will get:

  • Riptiks If you don’t have transportation, to make sure you can get to class
  • A uniform and the books you’ll need for class
  • All your certifications paid for
  • Help finding a job that’s right for you!
  • Continued support after you are employed
  • Case management
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About Instructors

Amos House
Amos House is a nonprofit social services agency that provides hospitality and direct services to the homeless and poor of Rhode Island.
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