Building Futures is a new program designed to help low-income Franklin County residents pursue careers in the skilled construction trades including electrical work, iron work, carpentry, painting, plumbing and more (complete list below). An apprenticeship is the traditional process for training and educating a worker as a skilled raftsperson. Apprentices complete on-the-job training and education in the classroom and enjoy good wages and benefits, including health insurance and vision and dental coverage.
The 12-week Building Futures “pre-apprenticeship” program provides you with the skills and trade-specific instruction to enter an apprenticeship. The program lays the foundation you need to build your career in the skilled trades. The first four weeks of the program focus on “soft skills” training, including interpersonal skills, math remediation
Building Futures also connects you with other supportive services offered by Franklin County by pairing you with a case manager who is there to help address barriers like transportation, housing, child care and more. At the end of the program, you will complete an entrance assessment to progress directly into a paid apprenticeship in a skilled construction trade.
Building Futures was developed in partnership with the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Franklin County Department Of Jobs and Family Services, The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and administered by IMPACT Community Action.
Trade Unions Offering Apprenticeships:
| Boilermaker | Electric | Painting |
| Bricklayer | Elevator Installer/Repair | Pipefitter |
| Carpentry | Flooring | Plumbing |
| Concrete | Heavy Equipment Operator | Roofer |
| Construction | HVAC | Sheet Metal Worker |
| Dry Wall | Iron Work | Welding |
Current Cohort will graduate on February 27th at 12:30 p.m. at the IBEW HALL located at 949 Goodale Blvd.
If you have additional questions, you can call 614-371-9492 or email lbass@impactca.org
WOSU Podcast on Building Futures: http://stories.wosu.org/rivet/the-barriers/
Marleise K. Wicker, Small Emerging Business Coordinator, 614.525.2293 mkwicker@franklincountyohio.gov
