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Texas Construction Career Pathways Apprenticeship Readiness Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Have a H.S. Diploma/G.E.D.
- Have reliable transportation
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Valid Driver's License
Eligibility-dependent Stipends:
- $80 Communication
- $300 Transportation
- $700 Childcare
- $1,500 program completion at graduation
Benefits:
- Free of Charge Training
- Lunch is provided for the duration of the class
- Connection: Meet Industry Experts and learn firsthand about their careers
- Exposure: Tour Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) training centers
- Opportunity: Gain a strong understanding of registered apprenticeships
- Case Management: Individual case management support
Skills covered:
Knowledge of the construction industry, building trades, registered apprenticeship awareness, construction math, OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR, career readiness, financial literacy, construction tools awareness, green construction, and others.
Timeframe:
- 3-week curriculum
- 120-hour in-class time
- Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
Regional Cohort Schedule for Spring 2025:
- February: Austin
- March: Dallas/ Fort Worth
- April: Dallas/ Fort Worth
- May: Houston
- *dates subject to change*
Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Timeframe:
- Apprenticeship program lengths vary: 3 - 5 years (depending on trade)
Pay:
- You get paid from the first day you start working, and your pay increases as you learn more skills, pay varies by trade
Location:
- Apprenticeship programs are held at their respective JATC training centers
Regional building and construction trades councils partnerships:
- Austin
- Dallas / Fort Worth
- Houston
Education:
- Upon successful program completion, you'll earn a national certification recognized by the US Department of Labor
- Multi Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) certification
- Upon finishing the apprenticeship, you'll have a career with a good salary with little to no educational debt
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