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Apprenticeship Readiness Program
Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council
Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council

Apprenticeship Readiness Program

Program Details

Duration
1-3 weeks
Format
In person
Cost
Free

This program is free to participants.

You will need

U.S. Work AuthorizationHS Diploma/GEDDrug TestDriver's License

Must be between 18 and 80 years of age

No violent felonies or any crime involving a child

About this program

The ARP/MC3 offers you the opportunity to transition into a DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program, an earn while you learn program. You will work 40+ hours a week and attend apprenticeship classes one to two nights a week, earning college credits while also receiving healthcare and pension benefits, at no cost to you. First year apprentices will start earning $15 to $25 an hour, plus benefits, with scheduled pay raises every year. After apprenticeship graduation, with zero tuition debt, you will earn $25 to $45 an hour, plus benefits. So, join us in starting you on a pathway to your Building Trades Career. The training program lasts for 3 weeks.

What's Included

Job/hiring support
Work-based learning

Credential You'll Earn

MC3 Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, OSHA 10,
Apprenticeship Readiness Program 1
Apprenticeship Readiness Program 2