SkillsBuild is a 6-week comprehensive exploratory program located on the grounds of the New England Laborers’ Training Center (NELTC). The program is designed to prepare young adults through classroom instruction and hands-on learning with the skills and knowledge to enter into a state-registered building trades apprenticeship programs, or enter a career track in the construction/trades industry.
- Learn from Licensed Construction Professionals
- Explore Job Opportunities
- Obtain Industry Recognized Credentials
- Earn Money While You Learn
What can Participants Gain from SkillsBuild?
- Pre-apprenticeship in the laborers and potential access to Union opportunities.
- Exposure to several different trade fields through hands-on experience taught by seasoned professionals.
- A stipend for the duration of the program. Get paid while you work!
- Industry-recognized credentials during the program as well as certificates in 6 different areas of apprenticeship readiness.
- Introductory knowledge of unions and potential opportunities.
Who is Eligible to Participate in SkillsBuild?
- Persons between the ages of 18 – 24.
- High School Graduates and GED/HiSET holders.
- Those exploring career options.
- Must be DRUG FREE and meet eligibility requirements.
- Must be physically able to work.
Build Your Future Today!
If you’re a young adult looking to break your way into the trades and construction industries in Massachusetts, there’s no better place to start than with the SkillsBuild program!
If you would like more information, please fill out the contact form below.
SkillsBuild is co-sponsored by Metro South/West Youth Connections and the MA AFL-CIO. A member of the MassHire network.
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