It is funded by the Benton Franklin Private Industry Council and the lob Training Partnership Act. Construction Apprenticeship Academy A one week, hands on overview of the Construction Trades with free room and board eligible to any high school student graduating in 1999. This program encourages contractors to hire Tacoma residents for City funded Public Works projects, and encourages these contractors to participate in apprenticeship programs. Transition Skills for Technology for women is an 11 week course focusing on math, English, computer basics, life skills, and an overview of nontraditional opportunities. Paths to Trades and Technology are short courses conducted off-site in the community.
All courses are free.
This program prepares one for entry into the carpentry or electrical apprenticeship program. Participants learn general shop skills, industrial safety, and road flagging. Practical lab projects are requital to demonstrate competency. Transition to Trades 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. This is a 10-month program in which participants can go at their own pace.