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Operation Lifeline Inc

Veteran Futures Academy Construction Pre-Apprenticeship - Job Training Program

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Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
31 - 60 days
Locations
7 locations in Florida
Career field
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Business and Financial Operations, Office and Administrative Support, Community and Social Service, Construction and Extraction, Management, Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

About the program

The program aims to equip the DoD SkillBridge intern with the essential training required to secure employment in the lucrative construction industry shortly after leaving active duty. Leveraging the intern's existing experience and combining it with Operation Lifeline's training, the goal is to facilitate a smooth transition into a career with either Operation Lifeline Inc. or their for-profit partner, Lifeline Construction Inc. This internship provides valuable opportunities for professional growth and a pathway to immediate employment in the construction field.

Jobs this program prepares you for

As a Construction Carpenter, your primary responsibility will be to construct, erect, install, and repair various forms, structures, and fixtures using materials such as wood and other relevant materials. Your role will involve providing assistance on a wide range of construction projects, where your skills will be utilized to create and maintain essential components. This may include framing, flooring, walls, roofing, and other necessary elements. Your expertise as a Carpenter will be crucial in ensuring the successful completion of construction projects.

Eligibility & prerequisites

No experience required

Based in Clay County but serves NE Florida

Locations & contacts

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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