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construction program

Learn building with our 12-week training program

Course schedule:

MAY -> AUG

JAN -> APR

SEP -> NOV

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Break into the growing construction industry

Demand for construction workers is increasing faster than it can be met, with half a million new workers needed in the workforce just this year.

Even with the high demand, however, it can be hard to land entry-level positions when you don't have any experience in the industry.

IWP helps you get past that hurdle by providing free* training to give you the skills and connections needed to land an entry-level position in construction.

What will I learn?

Technical Construction Skills

For 12-weeks, our students work through a program centered around the NCCER Core curriculum, gaining exposure and training in a wide range of technical construction skills, and non-technical employmement skills critical for any line of work.

  • Fundamentals of Construction

  • Welding

  • Power Industry Fundamentals

  • Heavy Equipment

  • OSHA 10

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Non-technical skills

Over the 12 weeks, our students work are trained on essential non-technical skills which they can carry into any line of work:

  • Financial literacy

  • Professional Workplace Skills

  • Job Application Coaching

  • Group Discussion Skills

  • Critical thinking

"I was able to gain employment with the help and skills I acquired from the program"

Harolsen, Y.
IWP Graduate

We don't want you to just learn, we want you to actually land a job

For graduates who have proven dedication and grit, we provide:

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Resume & application coaching

  • Job Application Coaching

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How to apply

For graduates who have proven dedication and grit, we provide:

Apply now ->

01

Fill out our application form to kick off the process.

02

Wait for a program instructor to reach out to schedule an in-person interview.

03

Conduct in-person interview with program instructors and pass an expense free drug test.

04

Meet with our sponsors, New Mexico Workforce Solutions, at 2918 E Highway 66 Gallup, NM, to determine eligibility for part-time, job-site pay.

05

Show up!

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