SKILLED TRADES TRAINING PROGRAMS
Second Chance Job Center offers career-focused skilled trades training designed to prepare students for hands-on work in today’s in-demand industries. Programs combine structured academic instruction with practical skill development and school-supervised externships to support real-world readiness and long-term career success.
Our skilled trades offerings include Building Construction Technology, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Landscaping, Masonry, Painting, Plumbing, Welding, Weatherization, and Manufacturing. Training emphasizes safety, industry standards, and foundational technical skills while supporting preparation for applicable certifications or licensure where required.
Our state of the art, comprehensive “WINNING EDGE WORK ESSENTIAL & LIFE SKILLS TRAINING” is the solution and crucial foundation for employers seeking to build an effective, more productive and efficient workforce.
These programs are built to help students develop practical, transferable skills that employers value across residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
OUR PROGRAMS
Our skilled trades programs combine academic instruction, hands-on training, and school-supervised externships to prepare students for in-demand careers in construction, manufacturing, and
related trades.
THE RESULTS
Second Chance Job Center's structured and comprehensive training model is designed to support career readiness and long-term success. By combining academic instruction, hands-on learning, school-supervised externships, and foundational employability training, participants develop the skills, habits, and confidence needed to transition into today’s fast-moving skilled trade and professional work environments.
Graduates leave Second Chance Job Center better prepared to meet employer expectations, demonstrate professionalism, and adapt to real-world workplace demands. Through exposure to industry environments and employer networks, students gain insight into career pathways and opportunities aligned with their training and goals.
Rather than focusing on short-term outcomes, Second Chance Job Center emphasizes sustainable career readiness—helping individuals build a strong foundation for continued growth, stability, and advancement in their chosen field.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Our Instructors & Career Coaches are experienced in the skilled trades and passionate about teaching the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
