The Curriculum
BuildHER Curriculum Overview
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The Curriculum
General Orientation to Apprenticeship
- Training and theoretical learning to equip candidates with skills for a specific trade.
Introduction to the Construction Industry
- Practical insights into construction and introducing candidates to construction materials, tools, and equipment.
CPR and First Aid
- Preparing candidates with essential life-saving skills.
OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification
- Discussing the rights and responsibilities of employees in the workplace, as well as the importance of a safe and healthful work environment.
Blueprint Reading
- Learning to decipher plans for structures, machinery, or systems and gaining skills to visualize and comprehend complex designs.
Applied Mathematics for Construction
- Understanding topics such as mathematics and measurements with a focus on real-world applications in construction.
Construction Site Readiness
- Training candidates in resilience and resourcefulness to navigate the physical environment of a construction site.
Cooperation and Collaboration in the Workplace
- Practicing team building and discussing the importance of customer service.
How to Interview Effectively
- Practicing critical thinking skills and effective communication.
Clinical Internships
- Participate in week-long clinical internships under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor in hospitals, assisted living communities, and long-term care centers.
Essential Skills
- What are essential skills and why are they important.
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Financial Literacy
- Workplace Dynamics
- Resume Building and Interviewing
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