Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative is currently accepting applications for is Winter 2024 Carpentry and Masonry Academies. The six-week-long programs are full-time and offer paid training for people interested in a career in the skilled trades, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. No previous experience is required.
The academies are held at Eastern State Penitentiary, where the city’s partner, the Preservation Trades Center, hosts a workplace development hub focused on the preservation trades. Participants will work on restoring and preserving the penitentiary, which is a National Historic Landmark, gaining hands-on experience and skills in the process.
The academies are also organized in partnership with PowerCorpsPHL, PA CareerLink, Eastern Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 PA/DE. Over the course of the programs, participants will also gain soft skills necessary for their new careers, like OSHA entry-level safety certification. At the end of the six weeks, participants will have the opportunity to interview for a fulltime apprenticeship in their new field.
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