Our 12-week Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program prepares 10 workforce-ready learners (aged 18-24 from underserved communities) for union apprenticeships and long-term, family-sustaining careers. Participants receive hands-on training in tool use, site safety, blueprint reading, and construction skills, and critical job-related soft skills, along with OSHA 10 certification and vital supports such as stipends and transportation.

This program opens the door to high-wage construction careers, where starting pay ranges from $25 to $40 per hour, and opportunities continue to expand across the housing and infrastructure sectors.

We aim to raise $107,000 to fully fund one 10-student cohort- including instructors, materials, certifications, and program overhead.

Your support keeps training accessible for adults facing employment barriers, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence needed to enter apprenticeship pathways. Comparable programs see 90%+ placement rates, and every $10,000 funds one complete participant journey from training to job readiness.

Impact

10 participants complete OSHA 10 and introductory trade certifications,
$9,933 per participant invested for maximum employability,
100% receive stipends, PPE, and transportation support,
Projected outcomes: 8–9 participants enter apprenticeships within 6 months, generating $500K+ in lifetime wages.

Why Your Support Matters

Construction careers offer stability, strong wages, and clear advancement paths, but many talented individuals lack access to the training that unlocks these opportunities.

Your contribution removes those barriers by providing tools, safety gear, professional instruction, and nationally recognized credentials. Pre-apprenticeship programs like ours generate a $7–$12 return for every dollar invested, thanks to increased earnings, reduced reliance on public benefits, and higher tax contributions.

Organized by Will Grow Development
invest@willgrowdevelopment.com

Pathways to the Trades

By Will Grow Development

Pathways to the Trades

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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