If you’re tired of low-wage, dead-end jobs and ready to find a career, the Trades Orientation Program will help you learn what it takes to start an apprenticeship in the skilled construction trades.
The cutting-edge Silicon Valley construction industry is booming, and companies are looking for candidates who are ready to work hard, eager to learn new skills and not afraid to get their hands dirty.
The Trades Orientation Program is a free, one-year program that will put you on the pathway to apprenticeship and a rewarding career in the high demand construction trades.
No experience is necessary, just a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and the commitment to show up on time every day ready to work and to learn.
Women, youth (age 18+), U.S. veterans and under-represented minorities are highly encouraged to apply.
TOP is generously funded by the California Workforce Development Board, the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Tipping Point Community, the Irvine Foundation, the County of Santa Clara CalFRESH Employment and Training Program, and work2future, with additional support from Pacific Gas & Electric.
This project is also funded in part with federal funds from the United States Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the United States Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of the trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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