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. Subjects covered include carpentry, electrical, trades math and algebra, English skills and human relations, physical fitness and safety, blueprint reading, and physical sciences. A free program of the City of Tacoma and the Private Industry Council offering education, training, career counseling services and job placement for Tacoma residents ages 18 to 24.