BUILD IT KC

Job To Career Track Programs

Strategic Workforce Development, Inc.

The Build It KC is a free Pr-Apprenticeship Vocational Certification Training program, for qualified candidates. Our program prepares candidates for development and rehabilitation projects across Kansas City, MO. Our program and training, take into consideration existing and planned employment opportunities in the Kansas City area and tracks 120 hours within a four-week period. This program has been designed as a public-private partnership to improve the overall well-being of the participants by supporting them in becoming self-sufficient via (1) hard-skills training and certifications, (2) in-depth social survival skills seminars (3) On The Job Training with an additional fourth week of 'creating resumes, interview mock-ups, job leads, and work attire'. Strategic Workforce Development Inc team then works with its extensive network of allied trade unions/ or contractors, who actively look for qualified workers, as well as other 7-sector employers to place trainees in jobs, upon successful completion of the Built It KC program. We also employ retention with supportive services and job-shadowing (for a year) to make sure candidates stay employed.

Our Candidate profile:

18 + years and above, all genders, citizen or legal resident green card holders, have GED or high-school equivalent diploma, two government state ID's, Driver's license, prior enrollment in Selective Services and has a reliable transportation. Must speak and understand English.

Our Employers look for "Reliability, Consistency and Team Spirit"

Aerial Lift and Forklift Training

Pre-Apprenticeship to Allied Trade Unions. Construction Industries.Warehouse

6 Weeks Training

120 Contact Hours

Non Refundable Policy after 3 days of program attendance

Classroom and interactive problem-solving in safety, equipment functions, operating radius, circular, and malfunction troubleshooting within all O.S.H.A. standards. Specific training will include:

Overhead Boom Forklift Training

A. Tutorials on electrical fall or falling object hazards

B. Tip overs

C. Ejections from lift towers

D. Structural failures collapse

E. Electrical shocks electrocution

F. Entanglements

G. Contact with objects, ceilings, and overhead objects

Overhead Boom and Aerial Training

A. Seat-belts

B. Load Rating

C. Stability and Balance

D. Vehicular visibility

E. Clearances

F. Footing

G. Handholds and use of horns

and Pedestrian and Vehicle Visibility

within OSHA standards.

Job to Career Track Curriculum

2021 Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs

6 Weeks Training Program, 120 Contact Hours

Maintenance Training

6 Week Training Program, 40-hour classes, Not refundable after 3 days of training

· Proper use of the chain saw.

· Lawnmower training; Zero turns, push mower, standup mower, and garden track mower

· Electrical awareness- basic wiring and wiring safety

· Basic plumbing awareness and safety

· Janitorial duties and safety awareness

· Working near roadway safety

Downloads

Supportive services Questionaire (pdf)

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Catalogue

This catalogue outlines classroom regulations and student responsibilities

Student Catalogue (pdf)Download

allied Trade Unions & partners

Soft Skill Seminars & Brochure

These programs are tiered per employers' hiring needs. Our Corporate Survival (soft) Skills help has been created for retention of staff and maintaining a healthy workspace environment. Candidates who attended SWD's classes have had an 85% retention rate.

SWD Program Pricing Model (pdf)Download

Lunch and Learn Seminars

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Corporate Survival and Social Survival Skills Catalogue

SWD offers over 50 different types of Corporate Soft Skills Training programs. These programs are also tailor-made for corporate or organizational requirements, we have inhouse facilitators who can come train your staff. Feel free to download our catalogue and check it out.

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