Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Course Description:

Construction pre-apprenticeship includes a 5 week hands-on training, Welding Certification (3 week-training), Bridge to the Future (rudimentary 5-week hands-on training) and Small Homes, Big Futures (8-week worksite training).

Each candidate is given a comprehensive assessment to ensure they are a good match for a construction career. Candidates will be individually evaluated and assessed to determine the program modules needed and the order in which those selected will be completed. Construction training is supplemented with contextualized math and financial education classes, case management, career guidance and transition to building trades apprenticeship programs.

Hours of Training per Week: 40
Total Hours: 200-520
Note: Participants must attend an orientation 8 weeks prior to start of class at Building Futures. Please call us at 401-919-5919 for the orientation schedule.

Four sessions to choose from:

You can enroll in Construction Pre-apprenticeship if you:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Are a low-income RI resident and either a US citizen or an individual authorized to work in the US
• Are physically able to do the work