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Free Pre-Apprenticeship Construction and IT Training

A-DA believes that everyone deserves a chance at achieving personal and career success.  This is why our youth programs include comprehensive services to help underserve young adults, ages 17 to 24, make long-term positive changes.  Our youth programs provide workforce training and professional certifications in either construction or computer training within a 10-week period.

Interested in the Construction Trades?

Our Construction Pre-Apprenticeship training program uses the Multi-Craft Core (MC3) Curriculum approved by the North America’s Building Trades Unions. You will receive an MC3 certificate at the end of our training program. The MC3 certificate qualifies you to apply for a Registered Apprenticeship Program in the construction trades. We are commited to assisting you with the application process to start your career as a Registered Apprecntice.

During the 10-week pre-apprenticeship program, you will learn basic construction skills, including:

• Tools & Materials
• Construction math
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Painting & Finishing
• Brick Masonry
• Landscaping
• Facilities Maintenance
• 1st Aid (certificate)
• OSHA-10 (certificate)

Interested in the IT industry?

Our IT Computer or Business Services Pre-Apprenticeship uses the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Curriculum. You will receive an MOS certification in one or more computer applications. The MOS qualifies you to apply for our organization’s IT CompTIA+ or Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship program. Our youth team staff is commited to assisting you with the application process to find a job or start your career in the IT industry.

During the 10-week pre-apprenticeship program, you will learn MOS skills to earn a certificate in one of the following applications:

• Word     
• Excel                     
• PowerPoint                           
• Access   
• Outlook

Today, our youth program graduates are employed in various jobs throughout San Diego County and are happily earning paychecks to support themselves and their families.

ELIGIBILITY  

All candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Legal right to work in the U.S.  
• Provide documentation establishing proof of Identity
• Males (18+) must have or will need to register for selective service 
• Be at least 17 years of age or older.

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If you feel that you qualify, but do not meet the criteria above, give us a call.

For more information, contact:

Efrain Lagunas

Youth Program Director
3275 Market Street
San Diego, CA  92102
(619) 928-4532
efrain@able2work.org

Funding Sources:

America Building Apprenticeships (ABA) – Grant (2022)
Funded 100% for a four-year program in the amount of $3.5 million by the U.S. Department of Labor.

WAF 10 Grant (2022)
Funded 100% for a two-year program in the amount of $250,000 by the State of California, Employment Development Department.

CalVIP Grant (2022)
Funded 100% for a three-year program in the amount of $1,504,195 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).