construction program

Learn building with our 12-week training program

12-Week Course Schedule:

MAY

JAN

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 employment 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

Testimonials

What do our graduates think?

"IWP is worth the time. The work ethic, the experience, the carpentry are well worth the training. Because of IWP I have a job. Much thanks to Tom and Liam and IWP."
Johntian J.
“Thank you for all your help in restoring that spark within myself to become an important asset to this community and especially to my people and my family. IWP is awesome.”
Patrick J.
"By being trained on skills such as heavy equipment and welding, I really felt like I had become more marketable. I liked welding so much that I was inspired to enroll in welding school at UNM, and I'm hopeful that that route will lead to bigger and better things for me. Thank you to the Industrial Workforce Program for being a huge part of this new path."
Aaron L.
“I would like to thank Tom, Liam, and Joe for helping is out with the credentials and time to help us find a job. Especially Tom, thank you very much.”
Darrick N.
“This program was very helpful for my success in finding employment.  I would definitely recommend taking the time to apply and try the program. It is a very great program.”
Karlin L.
"I was able to gain employment with the help and skills I acquired from the program"
Harolsen Y.
Job Placement

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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Application process

How to apply

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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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Training programs
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industrial workforce program

Training programs
for valuable careers
in the Gallup area