We use an industry-recognized training curriculum developed by the National Center for Construction Research & Education (NCCER). 

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Our program will teach you the core skills you need to confidently enter the trades. 

You will learn about things like:

• Safety & First Aid

• Construction Math

• Construction Drawings

• Tools & Construction Materials

• Basic Carpentry

In addition, we offer professional skills training to help you set yourself apart from the crowd, including:

• Communication Skills

• Conflict Resolution Skills

• Teamwork & Leadership Skills

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Job Seeking & Networking

• Resumer & Cover Letter Writing

• Interviewing Skills

Many women deal with life challenges that can get in the way of pursuing a good career. 

We will help you navigate these challenges by connecting you with resources to meet your needs, from financial and family assistance to mental health counseling. Eligible trainees receive a weekly stipend to help with basic expenses while in the program.

In addition, our program will include a peer-support network that is a tried-and-true way to ensure success in women's pre-apprenticeship training programs like ours.

The first step to building a great career is landing a great job. At the end of training, we want our trainees to either:

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1. Get hired by a local construction trades employer or paid apprenticeship program

2. Continue your education in whatever trade you're most excited about

We will help you get there by offering:

• Networking opportunities with employers and tradespeople

• Connections to community colleges to learn more about programs and resources

• Resume building  and interviewing skills training

• One-on-one career coaching

INTRO TO CONSTRUCTION
(NCCER CORE)

Intro to Construction grants a Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate in Core and includes the following topics:

• OSHA 10 Safety Certification

• First Aid & CPR Certification

• Construction Math

• Hand Tools & Power Tools

• Construction Drawings

• Material Handling​

The Professional Skills portion of the curriculum includes:

• Employment Fundamentals

• Communication Skills

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Intro to Construction is a pre-requisite for the other courses.

CONSTRUCTION 101: Building Fundamentals

The Construction 101: Building Fundamentals course draws on material from NCCER's Carpentry 1 and Introduction to the licenses trades. Credit for individual modules is available. The first six weeks of the course involve learning and hands-on experience at our workshop, including building a structure. Trainees will receive on-the-job experience with the Hope construction crew during the last two weeks of the course. The curriculum includes the following topics:​

• Orientation to the trades

• Floor and Wall Systems

• Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing

• Introduction to Building Envelope Systems, Exterior Finishing, and Thermal and Moisture Protection

• Intro to Roofing and Roofing Applications

• Drywall Instillation and Finishing

• Doors and Door Hardware​

• Window, Door, Floor, and Ceiling Trim

• Occupational Overview: The Electrical Industry, Electrical Safety, and Residential Electrical Services

• Intro to Plumbing Profession and Intro to Plumbing Fixtures

• Intro to HVAC

The Professional Skills portion of the curriculum includes:​​

• Job Seeking

• Networking

• Resume & Cover Letter Writing

• Interviewing Skills

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*Intro to Construction is a prerequisite for this course.