BUILDFORWARDMINNESOTA

Programs

Your pathway, step by step

Short, cohort-based training paired with one-on-one career planning — so you can test a trade, get prepared, and connect with real opportunities.

  1. 01

    Outreach & assessment

    We meet you where you are, learn your goals, and build a personal career plan.

  2. 02

    Foundational skills

    Hands-on exposure to tools, materials, measurement, and construction math.

  3. 03

    Safety & work readiness

    Jobsite safety preparation and the workplace habits employers expect.

  4. 04

    Credentials

    Earn industry-recognized credentials directly or through trusted training partners.

  5. 05

    Apprenticeship & employers

    Direct introductions to employers, unions, and registered apprenticeship programs.

  6. 06

    Support services

    Help navigating tools, work clothing, transportation, scheduling, and digital access.

  7. 07

    Placement & follow-up

    We stay in touch after you're hired to help you keep and grow your career.

Trades we focus on

Carpentry
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Welding
Building Maintenance

Additional trades are selected with employer and training partners.

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