May 12, 2024, 10 a.m. (US time)
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA) announced a strategic partnership with the Harry and Janet Weinberg Foundation to support the Youth Build Green Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training Program (Green PACT). The $100,000 in funding will support the future workforce of the construction industry.
The Green PACT training program equips unemployed and underemployed youth with the knowledge and skills needed for employment in the green construction industry, in a financially supported training environment that allows disadvantaged students to focus on their studies. It is intended to be attached. The program aims to promote a fair and inclusive transition of disadvantaged students into the workforce, thereby creating greater access to industry and a diverse and inclusive skilled workforce. To do.
Each Green PACT training spans three months and corresponds to two student group cohort trainings. Twelve students from the FY24 cohort and eight students from the FY25 cohort will be targeted, for a total of 20 students and a 2,500-hour training initiative.
“BIA is committed to providing educational and training opportunities to foster the growth and development of the construction industry and support our continued efforts to empower Hawaii’s youth.” CEO Rosan Freitas said. “BIA is proud to announce the Green PACT program, which will have a major impact in 2024 and 2025. This program is the cornerstone of BIA’s educational efforts and provides participants with a nationally recognized certificate. We offer you the opportunity to obtain a qualification that further enhances your career readiness and increases your employability in the construction sector. ”