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Building Trades Exploration

This 6-9 month academic and construction trades program is for young people aged 17-24 who do not have a high school diploma. Program participants gain exposure to construction and landscaping safety, tools, materials, techniques and methods while taking HiSET prep classes for their high school equivalency (HSE).

All Participants Receive:

  • A Bi-Weekly stipend

  • OSHA 10

  • First Aid/ CPR certification

  • NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Certification


Successful participants are eligible for dual enrollment at local community colleges and can move on to advanced training or entry-level jobs in the field.

 

Pre-Apprentice

YouthBuild Boston's 15-week program is for young people aged 18-25 who have their high school diploma or equivalent and are interested in starting a career in the construction industry. Students gain field experience on real construction sites to ensure that they are ready for employment in the field upon graduation.

YBB's Pre-Apprenticeship intensive program includes onsite construction training, training center visits, and professional development workshops. Certifications provided include OSHA-10 certification, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, Fall Safety training, and others. A vast array of workshops cover everything from metal stud framing to Networking 101. YBB's Pre-Apprenticeship training is designed to lead to full-time construction positions, apprenticeship opportunities in union level jobs, and other meaningful careers in the trades.

 

The Designery

Our 7 to 10 week sessions are geared toward high school students who want an enriching after-school experience. Students are paid a bi-weekly stipend while they hone fundamental graphic, modeling, and design-thinking skills through real design projects for non-profit clients around the city.

Outstanding and mature students participate for several semesters, and receive internship opportunities with professional design firms in the Boston area.

The Designery program offers pro-bono student design services, as well as subsidized professional design services for other non-profits.

 
 

Facilities Maintenance

The only registered Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship in the state of Massachusetts, our 18 month program for young people aged 18-25 consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job training that leads to a sustainable career as a Facilities Maintenance Technician. Apprentices learn basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills, cleaning and preventative maintenance, pest management, landscaping, and occupational health and safety while they are employed full time with an employer sponsor. Participants also earn 8 college credits that can be applied towards a Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, if they choose to continue their education beyond the program.

Please CONTACT US to learn more about this program or to apply.