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Avant Construction Group

Carpenter - Job Training Program

Job Training All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
Online
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
Online
Job locations
Florida
Target MOS/ratings
All Services

About the program

To provide transitioning service to men/women as opportunity to use their current skills, advance the knowledge within the construction industry, and allow an opportunity for employment following training as appropriate.

Jobs this program prepares you for

A construction carpenter will be required to have the ability to install, and repair a variety of commercial, and industrial structures relating to both wood and steel products. In general, this role is also often involved with demolition and maintenance of structures and fixtures. The tasks assigned can vary from installing doors on an office building to framing out a full interior commercial space per plans provided. This position must have manual dexterity, an eye for detail, and the ability to solve problems quickly as they arise, and be• Install, maintain and repair a variety of products ranging from cabinets to drywall• Cut, shape and alter materials, measure and mark materials for alterations.• Build doors, cabinets, and frame walls

Eligibility & prerequisites

Avant Construction Group, founded in 1997, is a Jacksonville based company that built our reputation on the commitment to quality construction. We pride ourselves on performing most of the work on our projects, giving our customers better cost control and workmanship. Ongoing relationships with our customers, including several nationally well known companies, have been the backbone of our success over the years.Avant Construction Group initially focused on highly-detailed projects for the DDD, Navy, Marines and other local government agencies, which included NAS Jax, NAS Cecil Field, NAS Kings Bay and NAS Andros Island in the Bahamas. Over the years, the company began doing more public, private and commercial work. We grew our customer base by establishing relationships with many local and national clients in various industries, including restaurants, historic rehabilitation, auto dealerships and tenant build-outs of several national retail chains.

Locations & contacts

How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ