Friday, January 29, 2010

PROGRAM: Construction Training Program

PROGRAM: Construction Training Program

Note: For New York City Residents Only

Note: Classes begin in February 2010Call to start the application process.

Summary:
  • New York Urban League: Employment Services is participating in a construction training program.
  • Pre-Apprenticeship Training is a full time program that runs from Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 3:30PM for 17 weeks.
  • Commitment to the full 17 weeks is required.
  • If you meet the all the requirements you can complete an application at the address below.
  • Must be 18 to 24 years old by the end of the 17 weeks.
Advantages:
  1. Intensive 17 week training in construction and environmental remediation
  2. Potential to earn 13 combined licenses and certificates
  3. Hands‐on experience
  4. Career guidance
  5. Job placement assistant
  6. Completely tuition‐free training
  7. Lunch and transportation provided daily plus $100 clothing voucher
  8. Set of starter tools provided upon completion of training
  9. HRA approved training provider
Requirements:
  1. 18 Years old
  2. Have at least a high school diploma or GED with transcript
  3. Be physically able to do work
  4. Be able to provide NYS Id., Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and Proof of Address
  5. Have a reading and math skills at 8th grade level
  6. Be able to pass drug test and attend a program orientation
  7. Be committed to completing the entire program full time.
Required Documents
  1. Completed Application
  2. High School Diploma or GED with transcript
  3. State Identification Card
    1. (Must have 9 digit identification number)
  4. Birth Certificate
  5. Social Security Card
  6. Proof of Address
For additional information please contact
Betsy Robles
Employment Counselor
New York Urban League
1530 East 222nd Street
Bronx, NY 10469
Office: (718) 944-3734 x227
Email: brobles@nyul.org
Website: www.nyul.org