Facilitated by a certified journeyman from Carpenters Union Local 213, PVJOBS is excited to offer our first 500-Hour Hands-On Training Course. Utilizing the Southwest Carpenters Training Fund’s and Career Connections Project Books 1, 2 and 3, graduates will be prepared for direct referral into the Carpenters Union. The 500-Hour Course is structured to teach hands-on pre-apprenticeship skills, including:

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• Using a measuring tape

• On-site safety procedures

• Cutting wood

• Using power tools, including power drills

• Using a hammer

• Education of proper fasteners usage

• Using a chalk line

• Framing

• House foundation

• Flooring

• Reading blueprint layout

• Materials names and functions

• Proper tool usage

• Stripping and stocking materials

• Familiarization with construction terminology

• Building construction teamwork

• Learning the union membership entry process

 

Our 500-Hour Course has an open enrollment. Classes are held weekly. Please contact PVJOBS at (323) 432-3955 for eligibility and details.