HelpWanted.com

Woodworker Training program

Woodworker Training program
The Woodworkers training program offered by the Greater West Town Community Development Project is preparing people for a lifetime of employment by using their hands and mastering the equipment. 

Doug Rappe has been an instructor with the program for 30 years. Making things like musical instruments, furniture, and exquisite millwork in a building's lobby, all takes a certain level of skills and training. Rappe says that his students will find that their services and creativity are in demand at a variety of companies that make wood products. Thus, giving them the skills that can guarantee employment for a lifetime. The training has a quick payoff because what they learn they will be able to make and show to their family and friends. 

Darlene Mayoni, one of the key students and members of the program joined because she wanted a career change but that is not the case for the majority of participants. As Darlene puts it, a lot of applicants have some sort of barrier to employment. Many of them were homeless or incarcerated. Executive director Keisha Davis-Johnson says "people come in to learn a skill but ultimately walk away with better self-esteem", "if a person can earn wages, if they feel like they are positive contributors to society, it speaks to a larger picture in terms of just their growth."

The course runs for 15 weeks and mind you, it is quite demanding. The hourly pay for new woodworkers in the US is between $15 and $20 per hour. 

Source: CBS News
Tags In
Apple Inc UI Design

Previous days news

May 6 May 5 May 4 May 2 Apr 29

You might also like

Best tech jobs in the United States : BLS data

For several reasons, the IT sector is appealing to job seekers. ...Read more

Salaries for Californian fast food employees might rise to $22 per hour

Despite the opposition of restaurant owners who worried it would raise customers' bills, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a nation-leading law providing more than 500,000 fast food employees additional authority and rights. ...Read more

Workers leave as job dissatisfaction grows

Demands for improved pay and workplace environments are coming from workers in California to New York. ...Read more

Microsoft offers graduates from African nations job prospects in the US & Canada

New graduates from institutions in Nigeria and other African nations have been made aware of job prospects by Microsoft. ...Read more

Casper is hiring professional sleepers

A mattress company is searching for a role where napping while working is not only acceptable but also required. 'Casper Sleepers' are being hired by Casper, a New York-based business established in 2014. ...Read more

Others news
Category
Tags
Rural India Kanpur Indian Tourism Oppo Softskills Theft Four-day Work Week Citi Bank Hiring Process Job Prospects COVID 19 Vaccine COVID-19 Gramin Dak Sevak Jobs In Infosys Data Visualisation Jobs Generation Z Cryptocurrency India Labour Market Metaverse Jobs Unethical Employment IT Skills Recent Jobs Deutsche Bank Macroeconomics Loans Gujarat Indian Economy Employment Recovery Job Overseas Powerloom Workers Age Limit Follow Your Passion Board Exams Education India Paramedical Professionals Retailjobs Urdu Job Fair Recruitment In India Hospitality E-Shram Portal Teachers Recruitment Bosch Hiring SMBs Ludhiana Jobs Downfall Hard Skills Hiring Now Himachal Pradesh Jobs TN Jobs Workers
Articles

Return to Office: Tips to cope with Change

The past two years have been a roller coaster ride, we’ve all acclimatized ourselves with the work ...Read more

Hiring Secrets of The Most Successful Companies

A successful company not only has growing revenues, but it also boasts of a brilliant workforce. Ma ...Read more

25+ Hiring Strategies To Help You Source Talented Candidates

Companies have resorted to digital hiring processes to ensure health, safety, and convenience to jo ...Read more

How to Cope with America’s Return-To-Office Plans

If you’re looking forward to shifting from remote to in-office work, here are a few ways to cope wi ...Read more