Building Pathways
Building Pathways is a seven week pre-apprenticeship program to prepare participants for a career in the building trades. This program is open to all BHA and City of Boston residents who meet Section 3 requirements for low and very-low income. Participants will receive coordinated case management and job placement services.
Minimum requirements for the Building Pathways program:
- Proficient in English and math
- Interested in a career in the construction industry
- Ability to perform physically challenging work in extreme weather
- Drug-free and willing to take a drug test for admission
- Reliable transportation (vehicle that runs or plan to have one by end of program)
- Have a driver’s license
- Achieved a high school diploma or GED/HiSET
- Authorized to work in U.S.
- 18 years of age or older at start of training
- BHA resident or Boston resident meeting the Section 3 income requirements for low and very-low income.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be evaluated and tested before being accepted into the program. Once accepted, the program includes classroom training and hands-on learning.
To find out about the next cycle of Building Pathways, contact section3@bostonhousing.org. Click here for our Frequently Asked Questions. You can also visit Building Pathways website.