Adult Education | Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Have you ever thought about pursuing a job in a trade?
If yes, then the Hard Hatted Women Pre-Apprenticeship Training (PAT) Program may be the right program for you.
This course is designed to prepare women for the various skilled trade apprenticeship programs, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrician, operating engineers, or sheet metal workers. It focuses on teaching the mental and physical skills needed to successfully work in the skilled trades professions. Hard Hatted Women's Pre-Apprenticeship Training (PAT) program is a ten-week course that prepares women mentally, physically and psychologically for the rigors associated with working in a male dominated environment.
Preparation for skilled trades apprenticeships includes:
- Math and measurement
- Blueprint reading
- Aptitude tests
- Study skills
- Tool recognition
- Tools use and safety
- Material handling
- Physical conditioning
Students gain the knowledge, self-esteem and job skills necessary for women to survive in the field of non-traditional employment, with the overall goal that they obtain employment in the skilled trades or non-traditional blue-collar jobs and persevere in these positions.
Supportive services are essential for women to successfully complete training and their job search. All participants receive one-on-one counseling with an on-site Case Manager and are referred to additional services as needed. Graduates also receive lifetime career development assistance.
PAT Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma/GED
- Driver’s License
- 8th Grade Level/7th Grade Math
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades and entering into a union apprenticeship please fill out the waiting list request below for more information on the program and any future events.
P.A.T waiting list and information request
Please note: Information packets will be sent out a few months prior to the next training session. If you have not received any information by April 2008 please contact us.
Contact Jennifer Eaton at 216-861-6500 ext 214 or via email at jeaton@hardhattedwomen.org or
Andrea Hemphill at 216.861.6500 ext 208 or ahemphill@hardhattedwomen.org