The Yosemite Adult School in cooperation with the State Center Adult Education Consortium are pleased to announce there will be a Pre-Apprenticeship training class in Oakhurst beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2017. This may be your opportunity to start a career in one of the building trades: plumbing & pipe-fitting, electrician, carpentry, sheet metal working, and general labor. This evening program requires a commitment of 3 hours a night for 8 weeks.There is no cost for the program. After successful completion of this program you may receive 6 national recognized certificates from the Laborers Union as well as a Certificate of Completion from Fresno City College to add to your portfolio for employers. This program is open to anyone over the age of 18, including currently enrolled High School students, and able to meet the physical demands of this type of work.
The structure of the program is trade union based skills and knowledge. The things that trade unions look for and expect in their members. These are a work ethic, being at work and READY TO WORK when the "Clock Starts', and giving the employer their money's worth at the end of the shift. There will be classroom and field instructions with physical labor.
The "requirements" for enrollment and continuation in the program, and ultimately possible employment as a trade union apprentice include 100% attendance, valid driver’s license as well as a clean driving record, reliable transportation and being able to pass the entrance exams (math and English) before the program. Drug testing may occur before and random testing during the program,
If you need remediation, help in studying for and passing the entrance testing, we have the Adult Education staff that can assist you with this. If you also need to complete your high school diploma, we can fit you into our adult diploma Program as well.
Successful completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship program, could result in you being offered an apprentice position with one of the trade unions involved in this program.
If interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Tony Misner at: tmisner@yosemiteusd.org (best method) or phone: 559 683-8801 ext. 300.
The Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates that complete each of the modules will get certificates in the following:
- OSHA 10
- Traffic Control
- CPR
- First Aid
- Confined Spaces
- Infrastructure Construction Training Certificate of Completion
