Trades Training
Information
How do I apply?
The first step of the application is attending a virtual Info Session. After the Info Session, you will be given instructions on how to submit an application. The application process includes:
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Attend a virtual Info Session
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Submit a written application
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Interview
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Background check (Please note that previous interaction with the legal system does not automatically exclude anyone from the program.)
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What are the dates of upcoming cohorts?
Location Cohort Dates Apply By
Durham Aug 12 - Oct 9 Jun 24
Carrboro Sep 16 - Nov 11 Jul 29
Raleigh Oct 21 - Dec 16 Sep 2
Durham Nov 18 - Jan 29 Sep 30
2025
Durham & Raleigh Jan 6 - Feb 27 Nov 4
Durham & Raleigh Mar 17 - May 8 Jan 20
What will I learn?
Construction Basics covers safety, first aid, construction drawings, construction math, hand tools, power tools, materials, and building science. During this portion of training, trainees will also participate in Career Development sessions to gain professional skills, build confidence, and prepare for jobs. After Construction Basics is completed, trainees will move on to Trades Experience, gaining hands-on experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall and tiling, as well as on-the-job learning with repairs, renovations, and new construction. Finally, trainees are supported with group career coaching to bridge the exit of the program into the start of their careers.
Which certifications will I earn?
Trainees will receive the following industry-recognized certifications:
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OSHA10 Construction Safety Certification
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Core Certification from NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)
What is the time commitment?
The total program is 8 weeks long. The first 5 weeks of the program include Construction Basics and Career Development classroom learning Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 3:00pm at Durham Tech or Wake Tech Beltline Education Center. The last 3 weeks of the program meet for Trades Experience Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 3:00pm, with one day extending to 4:30pm, at the Hope Workshop in Carrboro.
Where is the program located?
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Raleigh Cohorts meet at Wake Tech Community College's Beltline Education Center (3200 Bush St, Raleigh, NC) for the first 5 weeks of the program. Trades Experience will meet at the Hope Workshop in Carrboro for the last 3 weeks of the program.
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Durham Cohorts meet at Durham Tech Community College's Newton Makerspace (1616 Cooper St, Durham, NC) for the first 5 weeks of the program. Trades Experience will meet at the Hope Workshop in Carrboro for the last e weeks of the program.
Trainees need to provide their own transportation to the designated site. For on-the-job learning, transportation from the Hope Workshop to job sites will be provided.
Will I be compensated?
Yes! Trainees will receive a stipend of $250 each week of the program.
Who is eligible for the program?
This program is for women and people with lived experience as a woman, over the age of 18, who live in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Orange or Wake counties in North Carolina. Participants must be legally authorized to work in the US and have a high school diploma or GED.
Will I be able to get a job after the program?
Our goal is that all graduates of our program are equipped for jobs and careers in the construction industry. We work with many employers who are interested in hiring our graduates. We will provide career coaching and help you craft your resume and hone your interviewing skills so you can land the right job!
Do you still have questions? Email us at training@hoperenovations.org