MC3 Pre-Apprenticeship Employment Ready

In this program, students learn introductory construction skills used by Sheet Metal Workers, Plumber/Steamfitters, Electricians, Painters, Ironworkers. Masons, and Teamsters. Through in-person expert demonstrations for each trade and under the guidance of their instructor, students join pipe, assemble sheet metal, pull conductors, paint, assemble rebar, walk iron beams, grind steel, and pour concrete. Students also learn history, safety practices, trade norms, tools, working conditions, and methodology used for each trade. They earn 2 semesters of work experience and learn best practices for a job interview, and they create an informative resume that demonstrates work experience and hands-on skills learned in the program. Students may also be introduced to other trades via guest speakers, e.g. Carpenter, Drywaller/Latherer, Insulator, Laborer, and Roofer/Water Proofer.

30 students per semester enrollment.  20 completers per semester. 

Gainful employment for people of color, justice challenged, and chronically unemployed adults as an apprentice Carpenter, Cement mason, Drywaller/Latherer, Electrician, Insulator, Iron Worker, Laborer, Operating Engineer, Painter, Plumber/Pipefitter, Roofer/Water Proofer, and/or a Teamster.  

In this program, students learn introductory construction skills used by Sheet Metal Workers, Plumber/Steamfitters, Electricians, Painters, Ironworkers. Masons, and Teamsters. Through in-person expert demonstrations for each trade and under the guidance of their instructor, students join pipe, assemble sheet metal, pull conductors, paint, assemble rebar, walk iron beams, grind steel, and pour concrete. Students also learn history, safety practices, trade norms, tools, working conditions, and methodology used for each trade. They earn 2 semesters of work experience and learn best practices for a job interview, and they create an informative resume that demonstrates work experience and hands-on skills learned in the program. Students may also be introduced to other trades via guest speakers, e.g. Carpenter, Drywaller/Latherer, Insulator, Laborer, and Roofer/Water Proofer.