construction program

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Did you know that we host a construction internship for high school seniors from Gallup-McKinley County Schools? During the school year, GMCS seniors come 4 days a week to receive training in construction. Our instructors conduct hands-on training and classroom instruction through NCCER's CORE curriculum. We believe that training the next generation of workers is so important for the Gallup community and we are working to make it happen. We are always striving to grow this program, increase the quality of training, and give these students a vision and path for the future. If you have any questions or want to get involved, please reach out to our Program Director Tom Macik!

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

Testimonials

What do our graduates think?

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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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Fill out our application form to kick off the process.

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

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

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

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Show up!