CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM

BUILD A COMMUNITY, BUILD A CAREER!

SUMMER YOUTH Application Process and Timeline

• Deadline: Apply by March 27, 2026 (Application will close by 5:00 pm)
• Mandatory Applicant Information Session (link to register will be sent to email by April 3rd) BRING the following documents with you:
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of City of Syracuse Residency
  • High School Transcript
  • Resume (if available)
  • and ANY Construction related Certifications
• Formal Panel Interview
• Notification of acceptance by May 1, 2026
• Program Dates: June 29, 2026 - July 23, 2026

Program Details

Part-time: $16.00/ hour
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
4 Week Program with qualifying pre-training
Classroom Setting
We will travel to neighboring training facilities (less than 50 miles), transportation provided by SCSD.

Participants will:

• Connect with local union-sponsored apprenticeship programs
• Learn from construction professionals.
• Be taught the nationally recognized Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3)
• Earn industry recognized credentials
• Prepare for union-apprenticeship entrance exams and interviews
• Access free financial, legal, and career counseling

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 16 to 18 years old
• City of Syracuse Resident
• Syracuse City School District Student
• Understand and follow directions in English
• Authorized to work in the United States (proof required at acceptance)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest/motivation to learn about the construction industry.
• Ability to adapt as assignments change.
• Perform basic arithmetic.
• High School diploma or equivalent if graduating in June 2026 (proof required).
• Be able to pass a drug test (administered when applying to union-sponsored registered apprenticeship program).

Needed to Succeed:

• Show up early every day
• Work well with others
• Be ready to learn
• Enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors and in different environments

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 49 pounds and push and/or pull up to 49-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 0 and 49 pounds.

Commitment to Inclusion:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, military status, or veteran's status.