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Jumpstart - pre-apprenticeship (29)

This pre-apprenticeship training prepares you to start a career in one of the Skilled Trades.....Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC or Carpentry.


Only those seeking full-time employment in a skilled trade will be accepted.


Eligibility requirements:

1. Age 18 - 24

2. High diploma or GED

3. eligible to work in the U.S.

4. ability to pass drug screen and background check

5. valid driver's license & clean driving record


Classes meet 4 times per week Monday - Thursday

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm for 12 weeks

starting Sept. 21st

Tuition: $500

In-person interviews & aptitude assessment required

for acceptance into training


Training is in Tuscaloosa, Al. - 1300 James I. Harrison Parkway, 35405

Skilled Trades does not pay lodging expense.


The Jump Start program is an introduction to the skilled trades.

The training starts with an overview of all the trades, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Carpentry.

You'll learn your career path to obtaining licenses and/or certifications and wages on a national scale in each trade.

You will have the opportunity to learn taking measurements, reading blueprints, work ethics, hand and power tools safe use and materials used on each construction jobsite.

This training places a strong emphasis on safety in the workplace.


Upon satisfactory completion of this training, you will be eligible to be interviewed for employment with one or more of our participating contractors. If hired, you can enroll in the Apprenticeship Training Program to continue training for your State License.

Register at www.skilledtradesofwestalabama.com

For more information or questions call: 205-771-6655

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