Trades Training
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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 May 27 - July 23 April 7, 2025
Raleigh July 14th - September 10th May 26th, 2025
Durham July 28th - September 24th June 9th, 2025
Raleigh September 15th - November 12th July 28th, 2025
Durham September 29th - November 26th August 11th, 2025
Raleigh November 17th - January 26th, 2026 September 29th, 2025
Durham December 1st - February 11th, 2026 October 13th, 2025
What will I learn?
Hands-on classroom-based training covers safety, first aid, construction drawings, construction math, hand tools, power tools, materials, building science, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall and tiling. During this portion of training, trainees will also participate in Career Development sessions to gain professional skills, build confidence, and prepare for jobs. For the final two weeks of the program, trainees participate in on-the-job learning working on repairs, renovations, and sometimes 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 9 weeks long. The first 7 weeks of the program include hands-on classroom-based training and career development from Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 3:00pm at Durham Tech or Wake Tech Beltline Education Center. The last 2 weeks of the program meet for on-the-job learning Monday - Wednesday from 8:30am - 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 7 weeks of the program. On-the-job learning will meet at the Hope Workshop in Carrboro for the last 2 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 7 weeks of the program. On-the-job learning will meet at the Hope Workshop in Carrboro for the last 2 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.