BuildingWorks

What is BuildingWorks?

BuildingWorks is the New York City District Council of Carpenters pre-apprenticeship training that prepares individuals from underserved communities for success as union carpenters. Ideally, BuildingWorks graduates begin the carpenters apprenticeship securing an attractive benefit package and earning potential. The program has been operating since 1995 and has maintained an 80% success rate.

What Training Will You Receive?

The free training includes technical coursework preparing candidates for a union apprenticeship.  The training is conducted on site at the Carpenters Training Center. Students have access to the same state-of-the-art facility and instructional staff as apprentices and journeypersons. During the training, students gain experience from classes in four main categories: career guidance, introduction to apprenticeship, worker health & safety, and environmental worker training.  

Eligibility

Candidates for BuildingWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Training must:

• Be at least 17 years of age at time of enrollment
• Have original and valid photo identification
• Have a High School Diploma or GED, and pass a basic skills test at 8th grade level
• Be physically able to work
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Pass a drug test

Since 1995, BuildingWorks has prepared more than 1,000 individuals from local New York communities for careers.

The program has a successful placement rate of 80% and the average wage for program graduates is $20 per hour.