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Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program - Project BUILD Pre-Apprenticeship Program

1211 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Residents of Philadelphia ages 17 to 24; Has or on track to earn high school diploma or GED; Reading and math at a 6th grade level; Meets WIOA requirements; Clean drug test prior to applying to state-approved apprenticeship
Pre-Apprenticeship: Monday through Friday, 4:00pm to 7:00pm Work Experiences: Saturday and/or Sunday hours may vary call for details.
https://www.facebook.com/YOACAP
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Call for information. Enrollment starts July 1 and continues through January or until program is filled.

Services free of charge

Philadelphia, PA

Description

Operates an eight-month Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program that provides young adults with work experiences and career-connected building trades training that aligns with partnering registered apprenticeship programs. Program graduates will complete 420+ hours of classroom learning with hands-on component and 300+ hours of work experience, and obtain nationally recognized certifications. Participants can earn $15 per hour on the weekends and can earn a $400 monthly incentive if they reach the required benchmarks.

Providing organization

Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program

Provides after school programming related to anti-violence for youth, as well as trades skill training in carpentry.