Construction Ready
MISSION
At Construction Ready, we believe the skilled trades should be just as celebrated as careers requiring a four-year degree. That’s why we train people for great-paying, entry-level construction jobs to earn a comfortable living, do work they enjoy, and build fulfilling careers without the burden of student loan debt.
We’re a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created in 1993 as the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA). In 2022, we became Construction Ready, a name taken from our flagship construction training program.
For nearly 30 years, we’ve helped people of all ages and backgrounds take advantage of opportunities in the skilled trades. Our organization came together when leading construction industry leaders recognized a need for quality construction skills training in Georgia. Skilled labor was then — and remains now — a primary need in the construction industry.
The largest NCCER accredited training organization in Georgia, Construction Ready is addressing immediate labor shortages with participants who are screened, trained, drug-free, and ready to work, while simultaneously realizing vital talent pipelines by cultivating a long-term workforce with youth from K12 and the CareerExpo.
Sign-up for the Pre-Apprenticeship training at https://constructionready.org.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Low-income individuals
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Refugees
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Below grade level
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Juvenile offender
- Needs assistance to gain employment
- School dropout
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- Barrow County
- Cherokee County
- City of Atlanta
- Clayton County
- Cobb County
- Coweta County
- DeKalb County
- Douglas County
- Fayette County
- Fulton County
- Fulton County - North Fulton
- Fulton County - South Fulton
- Gwinnett County
- Henry County
- Newton County
- Rockdale County
- Statewide
- Troup County
- Walton County
Serving Metro Atlanta Counties
Including areas of expansion into Albany, Augusta, Columbus, LaGrange, Macon, Newnan, Valdosta - Statewide
Eligibility Restrictions
Must be 18 Years of age.
Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds.
Pass Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check (Background Friendly)
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Financial planning education
- Internships and co-ops
- Job performance coaching
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Resume development
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Varied job search and placement services
Post-employment Services
- Post-placement follow-up
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Basic financial education
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Construction Laborers
Industry Recognized Credentials
- American Heart Association (AHA) - Heart Saver CPR AED
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - OSHA Safety - 10 Hour
SPECIAL SKILLS
In addition graduates earn the following credentials:
Competent Person in Fall Protection, Powder Actuated Tool, Laser Tool, Forklift Safety Awareness, A.T.S.S.A. Utility Flagger
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
- Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing