#Build A Powerful Future

Cost: The cost to take the class is FREE

Funding: This project is a collaboration between the Electrical Training Academy and the OhioMeansJobs Centers in Adams, Brown, Pike and Scioto Counties. Funding is provided by Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) 

Support: We partner with many of the Community Actions in multiple counties. 

Thru them, our participants are able to receive supportive services such as: 

• boots
•  tools,
• clothing for work,
• mileage reimbursement
• other services as the county has funding for   

Foundations is a 16 week program, two (2) nights a week. The 16-weeks is broken down into three (3) phases 

Class Nights: Tuesday & Thursday's

Class Times: 5:00 - 9:00 PM 

Phases

1. Phase 1 - Foundations

              Math, Reading, Employability skills,              

              OSHA 10

2. Phase 2 - Concepts

              Overview of the Trades, Lift Training,       

              Hand & Power Tools, First 

              Aid/CPR/AED,  Trades Exploration

3. Phase 3 - Trade Specific

                  In this phase you will further explore the trade path that    

              you chose. You will learn the basics of that trade.

COHORT 12 - (this is a great option for graduating seniors)

Start Date: June 3, 2025

Application Deadline: May 27, 2025

Orientations:

• Electrical Training Academy (Portsmouth Location) - Thursday, May 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm 
• Adams County Training Center (West Union Location)      Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (depending on enrollment, must have a minimum of 5 participants to start) @ 5:00 pm 

COHORT 13

Start Date: TBD

Application Deadline: TBD

Orientations:

• Adams County Training Center (West Union Location)      TBD (depending on enrollment, must have a minimum of 5 participants to start) @ 5:00 pm 
• Electrical Training Academy (Portsmouth Location) - TBD @ 5:00 pm