Construction On Ramp Program: Job Training for Youth

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The Construction on Ramp (COR) program is a FREE job readiness training that introduces San Francisco residents aged 17-24 to the construction industry, giving them the proper knowledge to enter and succeed in the sector.

The next cycle is running from April 17 - April 22, 2023, with six sessions: four virtual sessions, one tour of a construction site and one in-person outdoor sessions where students train with VR (Virtual Reality) headsets and beginners hands-on construction training!

Learn more at our April orientation sessions all beginning at 4:30 PM:

  • Monday, April 10: Mission Hiring Hall

    3080 16th Street, San Francisco

  • Wednesday, April 12: Southeast Community Center 

    Alex Pitcher Room at 1550 Evans Avenue, San Francisco

  • Friday, April 14: Mission Hiring Hall

    3080 16th Street, San Francisco

Who’s Eligible?

Any San Francisco resident ages 17-24!

By participating in the COR Program, participants are introduced to the construction industry, career exploration opportunities, and ultimately, the CityBuild Academy.

The job training program brings together four nonprofits: Brightline, Community Youth Center of San Francisco, A. Philip Randolph Institute, and Mission Hiring Hall.

Email us with any questions about the program!

What do participants learn?

  • A broad introduction to construction trades

  • Professional development through job readiness training

  • A hybrid of hands-on construction training and virtual reality construction modules

  • Participants attend two guest speaker panels: professionals in the industry and COR alumni who are in or graduated from CBA

Why Construction on Ramp?

  • COR positions participants on a path for good paying entry-level wages

  • It is a free opportunity to learn about the construction industry

  • Receive support with CityBuild Academy's application process

  • Eligibility to earn a $100 gift card for participants who complete the COR program, apply and interview with CBA

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