#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 15 week program, two (2) nights a week. The 15-weeks is broken down into three (3) phases that are five (5) weeks each.

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 11

Start Date: October 1st, 2024 

Application Deadline: September 15, 2024

Orientations:

• Adams County Training Center (West Union Location)      September 17, 2024 (depending on enrollment, must have a minimum of 5 participants to start) @ 5:00 pm 
• Electrical Training Academy (Portsmouth Location) - September 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 

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

Start Date: June 3, 2025

Application Deadline: May 25, 2025

Orientations:

• 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 
• Electrical Training Academy (Portsmouth Location) - May 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm