ORIENTATION session to the Trades Introduction Program
College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus
1800 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, CA
FREE
Marin Adult Education Consortium with College of Marin and the Marin Building Trades Council / Register online or call Cindi at 707-576-7299
Pre-Apprenticeship Course at College of Marin
PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN THE BUILDING TRADES
College of Marin is partnering with Marin Building Trades Council to offer the Trades Introduction Program (TIP).
This training is entirely FREE. Classes will be held at the College of Marin Indian Valley campus in Novato from January 22 to April 5. Here's what the course includes:
- 120-hour, 11-week state-certified introductory program to building and construction careers
- Overview of Carpentry, Pipe Trades, Electrical, Sheet Metal and other trades
- Introduction to technology, tools and materials used in the building trades
- Receive First Aid/CPR and OSHA 10 Certification
- Learn to read blueprints
REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
- Must attend orientation on January 12 and pass other requirements
- 18 years or older (as of start date)
- Documentation to work
- Valid Driver’s License
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to do physical work
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Accepted applicants MUST be able to attend the entire training:
- Week of January 22 Monday-Friday: Introductory Bootcamp - 40 hours intensive training
- Weeks of January 29 thru April 5: Classes two times a week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings) for a total of 7 hours/week for 10 weeks
- ALL requirements must be met
- Application and interview to follow the orientation session
- Priority is given to disadvantaged adults, women, and veterans
- No cost for any students
TO APPLY, REGISTER AND ATTEND THE ORIENTATION SESSION
Friday, January 12, 5-7pm, College of Marin
This program is funded in part by CA Prop 39