Goals and Objectives:

Goal #1 – To help under-resourced communities take steps towards self-sufficiency by reducing
the skills gap.
Objectives

• Offer experiential based skills training in construction and building maintenance leading to industry recognized stack-able certifications

• Implement Core Construction Craft training with certification by The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

• Integrate Core Construction Craft Training modules with soft skills training, case management and job placement

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Goal #2 – To develop partnerships that promote long-term sustainable communities through collaboration.
Objectives

• Align training opportunities with CDPS Rising Above Program to connect students with career pathways

• Provide employers with a source of untapped talent and align placement with workforce partners

• Expand opportunities to engage entry-level participants as certified training creates opening to back-fill with individuals beginning a career track to the trades

Goal #3 – To ensure students and participants as well as future generations are less dependent on public support in reaching life goals.

Objectives

• Expand the labor force participation by building upon the general skills needed for residential upkeep to include Certified Construction Craft Training

• Partner with NCCER to maintain updated standardized training leading to credentials in demand sectors

• Expand the skilled workforce in Cuyahoga County through skills that are transferable to other occupations through entrepreneurial pursuits as well as employment at institutions such as hospital facilities