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
- Into to Architecture
- 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
- Notary Certificate
- Construction site visits
- Career training and interview preparation
III. Paid Internships: June to August
III. Paid Internships: June to August
III. Paid Internships: June to August
- On-job training at well-established architecture, construction management and real-estate companies
- Support from Youth Construct based on feedback from employers
IV. Career Support: September Onwards
III. Paid Internships: June to August
III. Paid Internships: June to August
- Career development
- Networking assistance
- Letters of recommendation
- References
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 for Construction Project Management
- An alternate path to enter the construction business for those not drawn towards the skilled labor trade
- Transferable skills such as project management, leadership, marketing, quantitative skills, and office etiquette. Graduates will be equipped with transferable Notary Public license and OSHA 30 certification
- Valuable networking opportunities with well-established ACED industry professionals in New York City
- Stipends and paid internship provided to students include: up to $1000 during the 6 month training and paid internships with salaries above minimum wage
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