Pre-Apprentice Carpentry
Weatherization Technician
Summit's 100 Hard Hats program is designed to provide students with job readiness skills in the construction trade through classroom and hands-on training completed in two 10-week phases: Phase I (general industry training) and Phase II (hands-on training). Training is administered by Journey-level carpentry instructors with more than 70 years of combined experience in the field. Learn more about 100 Hard Hats.
Upon completion of the training program, students will have gained marketable job readiness skills, and are ready to begin a career in the residential and commercial construction industry. Summit also helps students learn how to enter a trade union which makes workers eligible for additional wages, education and other employment benefits.
In addition to Pre-Apprentice Carpentry basic construction skills, students will also receive a weatherization specific training certificate, preparing graduates for green-collar jobs. The program was created by Summit Academy OIC and some of the nation's top subject experts including Conservation Service Group, Center for Energy and Environment, and Community Action of Minneapolis.
Weatherization Technician Training is a competency-based hands-on training course focusing on techniques and applications used in residential energy conservation work to prevent air infiltration and minimize heat loss.
| Course Length: | 20 Weeks |
| Tuition cost: | $5,400.00 * |
* Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Our registration and admissions process is managed via our Student Portal.
If you are ready to begin the admissions process, create a student account. Once your account registration is received, an Admissions Counselor will be in touch to see how we can best assist you.
For questions, please contact Tesa Johnson in Admissions at 612-377-0150 or tjohnson@saoic.org.
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