GBCA is excited to work with Rebuild Philadelphia to create more opportunities for workforce development in the Philadelphia Industry.
Rebuild is currently accepting applicants for its 2024 Winter Carpentry and Masonry Academies. The academies are a six week, full time, paid training program designed for people interested in carpentry and masonry careers. The academies are organized in partnership with PowerCorpsPHL, PA CareerLink, Eastern Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 PA/DE.
The Carpentry Academy runs from March 4 to April 12, while the Masonry Academy runs from March 25 to May 3.
From www.inquierer.com:
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.
“There’s a need for trades [in Philadelphia],” said Alijandrina Martinez, recruitment manager for PowerCorps PHL, referencing all of the public and private construction projects happening across the city. “These academies were just born out of need in those areas.”
