Building For Success teaches the basic building skills that will help to ensure successful employment in the field of construction. This 12-week program delves into many of the building blocks of the trade, from tools to materials to actual techniques, and is taught using a mix of videos, handouts, instructor-led discussion, and hands-on experience. Approximately half of the time is spent exploring the technical aspects of the daily lesson, and the other half to performance-based, construction-related lab activities. At the completion of this program students should have the ability to:

• Understand, interpret, and employ basic building concepts.
• Perform basic construction-related math related to certain construction projects.
• Use effective learning techniques to acquire and apply new building knowledge and skills.
• Take initiative to accomplish tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrate dependability and responsibility in the construction trade.
• Work to satisfy customer or client expectations.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.
• Demonstrate understanding of his or her role and responsibilities as an entry-level employee in the construction trade.

"I never knew I could build a house or read a tape measure. Now I've got a lot of confidence in myself and know that whatever I want to do, I can do it if I put my mind to it."
-Josh, program participant