Training Opportunities
Civic Works’ Center for Sustainable Careers expands access to family-sustaining careers through our Career Exploration and Career Pathways programs. We will support you in building the skills you need to secure quality employment. You will receive paid hands-on construction training, industry-recognized credentials, wrap-around case management, job placement assistance, and ongoing support in your new job.
YouthBuild
Join YouthBuild, a program for youth and young adults, ages 17 – 24. You will explore the construction trades and receive academic support that helps you complete a GED.
You will learn on-the-job skills by building housing for local, low-income families. Graduates can enroll in postsecondary education, find full-time employment, or deepen their job training by entering another Center for Sustainable Careers program.
Each year, YouthBuild provides comprehensive services to at least 30 people each year between the ages of 16 and 24. YouthBuild is a national model. Civic Works’ YouthBuild program is supported by two U.S. Department of Labor grants. Under the 2020 grant, a total of $1,099,999, or 80% of the program is financed with federal funds, and $275,000, or 20% is funded by other sources. Under the 2022 grant, a total of $1,472,000, or 80% of the program is financed with federal funds, and $368,000.00, or 20% is funded by other sources.
For more information about joining the YouthBuild program, please call (410) 929-0009.
Utility Infrastructure Training
Join the Utility Infrastructure Training, a program of the BGE Workforce Collaborative!
Apply to join our free career training program. After applying, you will be able to sign up for an upcoming Pre-Screening Appointment.
As a Utility Infrastructure participant, you will receive industry-recognized construction safety certifications and obtain the skills necessary to build a career in this industry. You will work with companies in the region that perform natural gas line repair and replacement, underground utility work, utility locating services, tree care, and general construction.
As a participant, your training will consist of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. A stipend will be paid to selected participants who meet expectations of attendance, punctuality, commitment and responsibility.
In order to apply to the training program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Attend a mandatory information session
- Have the physical fitness to perform regular strenuous activities
- Obtain a driver’s license by graduation
- Be drug free
Individuals who have met all eligibility requirements above will go through an interview and screening process.
Program graduation and employment assistance are based on successfully meeting all program requirements, including but not limited to, demonstration of relevant construction skills, passing course exams, passing regular drug screening throughout the program, punctuality, and attendance.
Graduates are placed into entry-level construction careers with employers that offer a living wage ($16.00-$20.00 per hour) and opportunities for advancement.
For more information about the application process, please call (410) 929-6120.
Solar and Roofing Installation Training
Get trained and certified as a roofing laborer and/or a solar installation technician!
Apply to join our free career training program. After applying, you will be able to sign up for an upcoming Pre-Screening Appointment.
Both the roofing and solar roofing industries are growing and local employers in these industries are hiring for full-time, year-round positions.
Your paid training starts with 6-8 weeks of classes at Civic Works in East Baltimore, Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm. These training classes will include:
- Personal and professional development courses
- Construction certifications, including OSHA 30
- Hands-on training in the fundamentals of commercial roofing and solar panel installation
After completing the initial training at Civic Works, you’ll complete 4 weeks of paid on-the-job training with one of our roofing or solar employer roofing installation partner companies in Baltimore City or Baltimore County. During this period, you’ll work full-time with professional crews on their actual worksites, with the possibility of overtime.
Individuals who have met all eligibility requirements above will go through an interview and screening process.
Program graduation and employment assistance are based on successfully meeting all program requirements, including but not limited to, demonstration of relevant construction skills, passing course exams, punctuality, and attendance.
Our graduates are placed into entry-level green careers with employers that offer a living wage ($16.00-$20.00 per hour) and opportunities for advancement.
For more information about the application process, please call (410) 929-6120.