Apprenticeship Readiness Program Are you looking for the skills you need to advance your career and advance your life? Are you looking for a pathway from short-term jobs to a long-term, skilled, family-supporting career? Are you interested in an apprenticeship program to learn the skills required to work as an electrician, plumber/pipefitter, painter, glazier, brick and tile layer, or other skilled building trades craftsperson? Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply! Music City Construction Careers is seeking qualified applicants to our Apprenticeship Readiness Program. This free two-week course and follow-up apprenticeship placement prepares candidates to enter paid, full-time Union apprenticeships in the Union construction trades. $350 stipend provided for those that complete the free two-week program. After completing this program and being placed in an apprenticeship, average pay during 2-4 year building trades apprenticeships is between $15/hr and $20/hr + benefits. Average pay after completing an apprentice program is $40,000-$70,000/year + benefits. No previous work experience is needed.
Requirements:
18+ Diploma/GED Successful drug screen and ability to pass random drug screenings long-term Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. English proficiency Ability to perform physically challenging work in weather extremes Interest in construction career Reliable transportation Candidates with past convictions encouraged to apply--all applicants will be considered Our program teaches the North America Building Trades Unions' nationally-recognized Multi-Core Curriculum, a standardized, comprehensive, 120-hour construction course designed to help young people and transitioning adults choose and succeed in apprenticeship programs that are appropriate for them. Upon completion of this program, our team will work with you on an Apprenticeship Placement Plan in order to get you started in your desired field as quickly as possible. Most candidates are working within 1-2 week after graduation. If you are interested in completing this program and setting yourself on a track for a sustainable, long-term, well-compensated career in the building trades, apply today! We are ACTIVELY RECRUITING! ALL APPLICATIONS will be considered!
Program Schedule:
Sept 25 - Oct 6, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri) Some homework after class may be required.
