ENGLISH ESPAÑOL MENU CRAFTS COURSES CENTERS SCHEDULE BECOME A CARPENTER BRIDGING OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH TRADESWOMEN SKILLS (B.O.O.T.S.) The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, in partnership with the Training Fund, offers the B.O.O.T.S. program to women entering the carpentry trade. B.O.O.T.S., which stands for "Bridging Opportunities with Tradeswoman Skills," is a four-week pre-Apprenticeship program designed to empower and assist women who are considering becoming a union carpenter. The program serves as an introduction to carpentry, focusing on safety, math, framing, concrete form building and more. Our 4-week program was specifically developed for women, to provide the hands-on training needed to SUCCEED in the Carpentry trades. HOW TO JOIN B.O.O.T.S. Interested in this 4 week pre-apprenticeship program? Call or visit the Whittier Training center to sign up for an orientation. Must be female and at least 18 years of age Must have reliable transportation No construction experience required We will help develop your skills in the following areas: Safety – OSHA 10 Certification Math for the trades Material & tool recognition and handling Intro to basic metal stud framing Intro to concrete form work Get Started Today! People Making a Difference: Training Program Teaches Women Basics of Construction Women face significant barriers to entering construction-industry apprenticeship programs. B.O.O.T.S. assists women in obtaining meaningful training opportunities in their chosen trade. The program identifies, recruits and prepares women to be successful on the job. It helps lay the groundwork for the cultural changes needed at construction sites so women can have rewarding careers. The program works with established community-based organizations that primarily assist women in the trades. In addition to the training typically provided in pre-apprenticeship programs, B.O.O.T.S. incorporates interpersonal training to help women learn to set clear boundaries with men related to acceptable on-the-job behavior. Women also do daily physical exercise routines. This helps them confidently manage the hand tools and power tools of the Carpenters’ trades. The program also provides outreach to Carpenters apprenticeship program graduates, matching them with mentors who will guide them in continuous on-the-job performance improvement. Mentor relationships make it more likely that graduates will continue to work in their chosen trade. Women who successfully complete the B.O.O.T.S. program will be provided with a set of basic tools and personal protective equipment once they are hired by a union contractor. The apprenticeship offers a start in this career that gives us ladies a chance to prove we are more then just girls--we have heart, we're dedicated to working hard and we want to become aces at what we do. There's a lot you can accomplish and be proud of. That's great motivation to succeeded. —Felisha Espinoza Load more READY TO GET STARTED? Become a Carpenter CARPENTER CRAFTS Acoustical Installer Cabinetmaker / Millworker Carpenter Drywall Applicator (IS) Floor Layer / Worker Insulator (IS) Lather Millwright Modular Furnishing Installer Pile Driver Plasterer (IS) Residential Carpenter Scaffold Erector Terrazzo Finisher Terrazzo Installer SW CARPENTER WEBSITES United Brotherhood of Carpenters Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Carpenters Southwest Administrative Corporation (CSAC) Local Unions Career Connections PROGRAM & PARTNERSHIPS Brothers' Keeper Bridging Outstanding Opportunities with Tradeswomen Skills Sisters in the Brotherhood Helmets to Hardhats Job Corps Career Connections UNEMPLOYMENT HEADQUARTERS 3250 E. Shelby Street, Suite 137 Ontario, CA 91764 (855) 533 - JACT [5282] fundoffice@swctf.org Follow us on Facebook ©2021. All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy Terms of Use