8-Month Program Timeline
I. After School Classes: October to March
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
- Intro to Construction Administration
- Intro to Project Management
- Plan Reading
- Construction Software
- Bidding Analysis
- Sustainability
- Safety Management
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
- OSHA 30, SST 10 Certification
- Notary Certification
- Construction site visits
- Career training and interview preparation
III. Paid Internships: June to August
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
- On-job training at well-established architecture, construction management, and real estate firms
- Support for Youth Construct students based on feedback from employers
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
- Career and education resource sharing
- Networking assistance
- Letters of recommendation
Benefits To Our Youth
- Broad introduction to the architecture, construction, engineering, and real estate development sectors (ACED) facilitated by industry professionals
- 50+ hours of training in Construction Project Management
- An alternate path to enter the ACED space for those not drawn toward the skilled labor trade
- Transferable skills such as project management, leadership, marketing, quantitative analysis, and office etiquette. Graduates will be equipped with Notary Public license and OSHA 30 certification
- Valuable networking opportunities with well-established ACED industry professionals in New York City
- Stipends and paid internships provided to students include: up to $1000 during the 8-month training and paid internships with salaries above minimum wage
Congratulations, Cohort 2024!
This year, we proudly celebrated 17 graduates, each with a unique story of growth and hard work.