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The BuildingWorks - Minority Worker Training Program is a fulltime 17 week program. The training is slated to start in November this year. Program hours are 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Orientation/intake will end in September, 2006.

Each participant is provided lunch and transportation while enrolled in the program. All training, licenses and certificates are paid for and provided by the program at no cost to the participant. After completing the training, each participant is given the appropriate tools and clothing to enter their chosen field once they have secured employment.

To be eligible applicants should be at least 18 years old at the time of application. American citizens, or Naturalized Immigrants

All applicants must be able to navigate a rigorous tryout process, perform physical labor, and posses at time of application, a HS Diploma or GED, and a valid NYS Drivers License or Identification Card.

To be considered all applications must be accompanied by all supporting documentation listed below:

• Birth Certificate;
  
• Social Security Card;
  
• Valid Identification;
  
• Proof of Address;
  
• Citizenship Status;
  
• High School Diploma/GED; and
  
• Proof of Income.

Additional documentation may be required to verify Conviction Record, Veteran Status, Health Status, Income, Family Composition)

Applicants train for careers in Lead & Asbestos Abatement, Environmental Assessment, Carpentry and Construction.

Application will be completed August to October 2006.

Eligible candidates should contact:

Calvin V. Patterson at the BWI/Fifth Avenue Committee.

718-237-2017 EXT. 135