A free six-week construction training program launched on Maui to prepare workers for carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and masonry jobs. The program aims to address industry labor shortages and help young people afford to stay in Hawaii.
- BIA Hawaii’s PACT program provides tuition-free construction training and recently graduated its first Maui cohort in April.
- Participants earn OSHA-30 certification and federal credentials while connecting with local employers for job placement.
- The program targets residential construction which pays better than many other local industries.
- Funding comes from federal workforce programs, grants, and private donations including the Weinberg Foundation.
- Expansion to additional islands is planned as demand grows across the state.
Source: Nahb
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