Please read the requirements and process below before submitting an application. 

  

  Benefits also include:

• Job training and certification
• College counseling



PROGRAM OUTLINE 2012 -2013      

GREEN CONSTRUCTION CAREER DEMOSTRATION PROJECT         

NCWCC BAY Program and the NCWCC Build A  helps underserved , ex-offenders, women of color, female military veterans and youth  13 to 28 to enter sustainable Green construction technology , careers , union-sponsored apprenticeships and retain , keep and advance in careers in the new green economy .

NCWCC Build A Youth Program is designed to create the blueprint for youth to prepare for careers in Green Construction Technology, Applied “STEM ‘’ Careers and Multi media Production Careers Women of Color are encouraged to apply.

 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

  The program build social and emotional learning infrastructures around youth while building sustainable careers in the construction industry.   Participants in the program learn to implement concrete tools to develop effective communication techniques, career strategies, good money management styles, and self-marketing skills.   They also explore the behaviors of highly effective leaders and identify their own gifts, talents, strengths, and weaknesses to begin to plan a future of living a life full of possibilities and purpose.

The application process at NCWCC  has multiple additional steps:

• All applicants meeting the eligibility requirements will be contacted and invited to attend a digital tele information session.
• All applicants who are invited  to attend orientation will then to an individual interview.
• The most motivated applicants will then be invited to a Mental Toughness Training orientation .
• At the end of Mental Toughness , we will select  applicants  to be enrolled as NCWCC  students in for Summer 2012 Program. Participants will be required to sign additional employment forms and be placed in the OJT intern program.
• Currently there job openings for outstanding students but some positions are 100% commission.



 The program provides necessary materials to participants to enable them to participate in the activities.  Each person completing the coursework and demonstrating job readiness receives a professional looking portfolio and a certificate of coarse completion.  Supportive follow up services are provided to ensure participant success in school.

Qualified instructors are available to work with groups of no more than 30 participants.  The specific curriculum of the Green Skills Training  / Job Readiness Training, taught through videos, class discussion, interactive activities and music  - digital media, includes, but is not limited to the following topics:

                                                           Curriculum

The 8 -week, 260-hour program incorporates:

• Classroom training lab and construction site learning with 25 to 30 hours of weekly training
• On-site experience at various commercial-residential  sites  and other community construction sites
• Instruction in construction standards, tool use, blueprints, math and measuring, safety and OSHA 10 Certification
• Cement & Plasters Union and Green Sustainable Building Material Applications and  Aerated concrete  application  speakers and tours
• Employment readiness training, including resume development, application preparation, interviewing skills, job search and retention skills training
• Job placement services  and follow-up services for NCWCC Build A Youth   full time graduates
• Support to achieve long-term career goals

Services

Employment Readiness - Curriculum

•  Assistance targeting career-oriented positions with good pay, benefits and potential for advancement
• Employment readiness training
• Interview training
• Opportunity to be placed in a transitional job
• Opportunity to receive skills training  in Green Construction Technology , Applied Science and Multi media production fields
• Comprehensive support services, including computer classes, General Educational Development (GED) degree, math and reading tutoring or classes preparation
• Referrals to community resources for housing, substance abuse treatment, health care and legal assistance
• Cognitive skills classes
• Mentoring

Reentry Works

Juvenile Justice is to inform public policy about effective methods of preparing ex-offenders for stable employment, reducing their likelihood of committing additional crimes, and improving public safety

Education materials provided by:  CECI SERVICES   and American Concrete Institute ACI  and ABC Emerging Contractor  and Green Institute

NCWCC BAY Program shares the vision of our partners to have societies that will educate youth into responsible citizens who will be dependable employees, responsible parents, trustworthy executives, role modeling educators, honorable politicians, compassionate entrepreneurs, and local community visionaries. 





The objective of this program is to provide activities to nurture participants’ individual development and to empower them with practical life skills necessary for attaining, maintaining and supporting prosperity and self sufficiency in all areas.

 TARGET GROUP:

This program targets youth between the ages 13-28 . Participants engage in a 6-week cycle of weekly workshops on specific topics. Six (6) modules consist of the Mental Toughness , Green Skills Training,  Life Skills, Mentoring , On the Job Training , Curriculum and Community service projects. 

 FREQUENCY

Each 8-week cycle includes construction technology applied science and integrated information digital technology  related  100 training hours and is conducted in  quarters.

 LOCATIONS:

Training are administered in mobile training project sites, at local high schools, community centers, churches,union facilitties throughout the state of Georgia ,Florida ,Illinois , as well as other requested venues.