Learn construction industry fundamentals, earn a high-paying wage upon placement, and transform your life and your community through what you do!
We will provide you with the information, education, tools, and skills you need to thrive in the construction industry at no cost to students. Now enrolling for February 2025, and April 2025 cohorts.
Location: Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity Center, Downtown Tacoma
8-Week Course – 7 Hours a Day
Training is free to students
Receive OSHA 10, PACT Core, PACT Carpentry Certificates
Receive mentorship and training from our network or home builders across the entire state
The U.S. construction industry had an average of 377,000 job openings per month
We will match you to the right employer based on your interests and skills
We’ll take the time to understand your barriers and meet you where you are
The average earnings for carpenters in WA is $30/hour
Get trained and certified in WEEKS not months
Are you a construction industry employer looking to hire the next generation of professionals for your business?Do you want to share your industry expertise and background with students entering into the construction field?
Sign up to join our Employer Network or become a class guest speaker.
Join Now*In partnership with the City of Tacoma, the Washington Home Builders Foundation and Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainer Region are working together to provide construction industry education to the Tacoma community.
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