Applicants must meet certain requirements to participate in the program including attending an info session. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The deadline for application submission is August 10, 2011.
Building Pathways is a partnership between the Boston Housing Authority, the Boston Building Trades Council, and The Construction Institute. Through 7 weeks of classroom and hands-on learning experiences, Building Pathways will prepare participants to enter an apprenticeship in the building and construction trades.
These are the requirements to apply:
-Boston Housing Authority residents and other Boston residents who meet HUD Section 3 requirements for low and very low income.
-18 years of age or older at start of training
-Authorized to work in US
-High School diploma or GED
-Drivers license or eligible to apply (no suspensions)
-Reliable transportation (vehicle that runs or plans to have one by the end of the program)
-Drug-free and willing to take a drug test for admission
-Ability to perform physically challenging work in weather extremes
-Interest in construction career
-Proficient in English and math
There is no fee to participate in Building Pathways and participants will receive a stipend of up to $1500.
The next info sessions are August 8, 2011 at 1PM and 6PM at 345 Old Colony Avenue in South Boston, and August 9th at 1PM and 6PM at 125 Armory Street, Roxbury, MA. For more information contact Maria Chavez at (617)988-4356. Check out Building Pathways at and
