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Provider Portal > Construction Ready

Construction Ready

November 16, 2018

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

  • Cherokee County
  • City of Atlanta
  • Clayton County
  • Cobb County
  • DeKalb County
  • Douglas County
  • Fayette County
  • Fulton County
  • Gwinnett County
  • Henry County
  • Rockdale County

  • Serving 10 Metro Atlanta Counties
    Including areas of expansion into Augusta, Macon and Columbus Georgia

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 screening
  • Internships and co-ops
  • 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

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

INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED

  • Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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1940 The Exchange Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

678-801-9100

info@cefga.org

http://www.constructionready.org

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  • Nonprofit organization
  • Workforce development intermediary and provider
  • WIOA eligible training provider - www.worksourcegaportal.com
  • Started in 1993
  • 30 employees
  • Located within Atlanta BeltLine

Intake Options:

  • Email
  • Telephone
  • Referral
  • Appointment

Construction Ready’s nationally recognized NCCER accredited Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides construction training and job placement throughout multiple cities in Georgia.

The Pre-Apprenticeship Program promotes construction as a career with a focused, 20-day intensive training and the placement of graduates in stable construction jobs with advancement potential.  Participants can earn up to eight (8) industry-recognized credentials.

  • OSHA 10 Hour Card
  • NCCER Core Credential
  • First Aid/CPR/BB/AED Certification
  • Powder Actuated Tool Certification
  • Laser Tool Certification
  • Forklift Safety Awareness Credential
  • A.T.S.S.A. Utility Flagger Certification
  • Competent Person Training in Fall Protection

Professional Skill Friday’s includes: Resume Building, Interviewing Skills and Financial Literacy.

Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates are Trained, Credentialed, and Ready to Work!!


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