Last week, 23 community members celebrated their graduation from the Santa Clara County Trades Orientation Program (TOP). The graduates- 11 of who were women-all had one thing in common: seeking a good, family-supporting career.
Through their hard work and dedication, they have learned what it takes to start an apprenticeship in the skilled trades construction and are on their way to entering into a rewarding career.
Most of the graduates are already in the process of applying for apprenticeship in their trade of choice, including Sheet Metal Workers, Electricians, Ironworkers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plumbers, Roofers and more.
The Trades Orientation Program- which is a free 130- hour class, is coordinated by Working Partnerships USA and supported by the Santa Clara Building Trades Council, along with many other labor and community partners. Through TOP, community members who are homeless, low-income, victims of human trafficking, re-entry, former foster youth, veterans, and others who face challenges to finding a good job can receive support and training to get on the pathway to a construction career.
Interested in learning more? Find out about the Trades Orientation Program and how to apply for the next session at www.wpusa.org/top.
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