Work that Impacts Housing Program
The Work That Impacts Housing Program is a transformative initiative that bridges two urgent needs: workforce development and housing preservation. It’s not just about building skills—it’s about building futures.
Through our pre-apprenticeship track, we prepare individuals seeking new opportunities for trade careers. These are pathways to stability, dignity, and impact. At the same time, our interior home repair component ensures longtime residents, particularly seniors and low-income homeowners, can remain safely in the homes they cherish.
How to become a pre-apprentice
When you participate in the pre-apprenticeship program, you have the opportunity to build useful career skills and help improve housing in the local community.
Pre-apprentices must meet the following criteria
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18 years old or older
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​Willingness to commit 4+ months of 8-hour sessions from Monday through Friday each week of the program
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Has obtained a high school diploma or GED
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No prior construction experience required
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See job posting for more information
Program benefits
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Competitive compensation for participation
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Obtain your Multi-Core Craft Curriculum (MC3) Certification with Forest Avenue Outreach
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Helps you prepare to enroll in a full apprenticeship program in carpentry or electrical
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Establish relationships with residential and commercial contractors
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Helps you prepare to obtain a city/municipal inspector license
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Explore concrete and sustainable career opportunities
Looking for help with home repairs?
To discover local support programs for owner occupied repairs, visit pchtf.org/oor.