Are you considering a career in construction?
Utah Women in Trades, in partnership with the Utah Building Trade Council, presents a tailored pre-apprenticeship program aimed at overcoming barriers individuals often encounter when entering the construction trades. This program includes 120 hours of instruction, adapting to individual needs, and equips participants with foundational skills necessary for success in apprenticeships across various trades, such as plumbing, pipe fitting, HVAC & R, sheet metal, electrical, iron working, laborers and more.
Participants will delve into industry-standard practices, including job site and tool safety, alongside essential job readiness skills. Academic support is provided to prepare participants for apprenticeship aptitude entry exams.
Program Requirements:
- Capable of performing or learning to perform essential functions of the construction industry safely.
- Attend and successfully complete all program instructions. Comprehend and adhere to all program rules and policies.
- Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English.
- Physical requirements such as pushing, pulling, crawling, crouching, and working in confined spaces such as attics, sewer holes, and crawlspaces. Lift 25–50-pound objects consistently, and use various hand and power-assisted tools.
- Fulfill program requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Program Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (or a willingness to obtain it)
- Social Security Card
- Reliable transportation
- Pass a drug test
- Minimum age of 18
- State issued ID
- Driver’s license (or a willingness to obtain it)
- Citizenship or eligible immigrant status
Apprenticeship Programs
After successfully completing their Pre-Apprenticeship, students will be mentored through the process of apply for and interviewing with various construction trade apprenticeship programs. By this time, students should have an idea if the trades are the right place for them and which trade they would like to pursue. If they are accepted into a building trades apprenticeship program, they will also be sent to an affiliated employer for on-the-job training (OTJ) where they will earn wages and benefits while they learn their chosen trade.
Embark on your journey to a rewarding career in construction with us. Apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling future in the trades.
