Comprehensive Skills Training Programs in Detroit

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BLAST DETROIT
Skills Trades Training Bootcamps
 
Construction Trades Training (9 Weeks)
Learn the Theory and technical aspects of Construction
        
Computer Science IT Bootcamp (7 Weeks)
Learn Computer Science and Information Technology (IT)
 
Competencies Based Learning
That Leads to Employment
(313) 309-7083 www.blastdetroit.org
 
      
Blast Skills Trades Training Agreement
 
Provide training on the theory and technical aspects of
the construction trades in classroom & on job-site, along
with Unionized Apprenticeship Direct Entry, Utilization,
and Retention
 
Neighborhood Investment Strategies
:
 
For Employment
Training & Education, Job Development, Career
Pathways, and Entrepreneurship Development
 
Training Agreement- Provide the highest level of Skilled
Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Trades above
industry standards for the purpose of providing Detroit
residents with Job opportunities and sustaining wages.
 
About Blast Detroit
Improving lives and Communities
 
Competencies Based Skills Trades Training Program
Non Profit Organization 501 c 3
Detroit Land Bank Partner
U.S. Treasury Community Development Entity (CDE)
Property Improvement & Development Management
LLC
Literacy Provider For Department of Human Services
Foster Care
Wayne State University Academics, Athletics Youth
Camp
Service Provider for Michigan Rehabilitation Services
(MRS)
 
 
 
    
Blast Construction Trades Performance
Project
 
 
Blast
 technical aspects of the construction trades
 will train and place pre-
apprentices  to perform basic residential housing improvements supervised
by a licensed contractor for hands on learning while earning a stipend
conducting the following tasks:
 
Installing and replacing energy efficient lighting, and other smart energy
upgrades.
Replacing showerheads, faucets, toilets and pipes.
Painting, drywall, installing light fixtures, fixing door locks and handles
and other safety healthy living improvements.
Upgrading or replacing energy efficient appliances
Bathroom & Kitchen Cabinets replacements and accessories
Installing and checking fire alarms and extinguishers
 
 
Blast IT Skills Trades Performance Project
 
Blast will train individuals in basic to advanced Computer Science  IT
Skills who are unemployed, underemployed, adults, youth and
returning citizens who lack the necessary computer knowledge skills to
advance in computer related careers.
 
Understanding computer science  related careers
Install computer hardware, software and firewall protection
Diagnostic hardware software performance
Upgrading hardware. Software and Anti Virus
Gaining mastery over Microsoft Office Software (MOS)
Installing and checking operating systems functionality
Internet connections and diagnostics
 
      
Blast Skills Trades Project Agreement
 
The project agreement is to ensure blast pre-apprentices
are provided above industry standard related training
instructions for building/construction trades industry and
on the job placement;
 
Blast Detroit work with Developers, Contractors,
Construction Labor Industry, Unionized Apprenticeships
and Michigan's Going Pro Campaign to increase Skilled
Trades Opportunities, promote efficiency to help train
and employ individuals who are low skilled individuals.
 
       
Apprenticeship Career Pathways
 
Joint Project based learning
Outreach & Assessment to low income
underemployed or unemployed
Unionized Apprenticeship direct entry, utilization,
retention and employer sponsored
Apprenticeship
Collaborative case management
Intensive orientation, skills trades workshops
Employer sponsored training
Stipends for participants
 
 
        
Blast Skills Trades Minimum Standards
Entry requirements –  minimum age 16, employment  skills sets test, application,
orientation and valid ID or Drivers License
 
 
Comprehensive assessment tools to measure applicants’ competencies, math skills
and required skills for relevant trades;
Classroom visits from representatives from the construction industry, unions as well as
visits from Michigan Talent Connect Going Pro Representatives;
 
Shop Arithmetic / Construction Math (class room)
Construction Trades Safety OSHA 30 Certification (class room)
Residential Electrical (Class room & On-site project based learning)
Residential Carpentry  (On-site project based learning)
Residential Plumbing   (On-site project based learning)
Blast Skilled Trades Orientation   (Classroom contact hours)
 
          
Blast Commitment Standards
 
Provide stipends for participants for performing hands on project
based learning
Pre-screen and assess participants’ employability skills,
professional and personal goals
Provide referral services to local community service providers to
help program participants obtain necessary other social services
Provide a gateway into apprenticeship programs and job
placement
 Follow up after 90 days, 6 months, and one year to track
participants readiness and effectiveness.
 
             
Blast Training Impact
 
Opportunities for individuals & Returning Citizens  to
move towards independence and gainful
employment
 
Win-Win
Economic Efficiency
Save Tax Payers Millions of dollars
Meeting the needs of Skilled Trades diverse
workforce
Career Pathways for participants
Pathway towards gainful employment
Reduction in crime
 
 
               For Questions Contact
 
 
Blast Detroit
Ray Smith (Training Coordinator)
400 Renaissance Center Drive #2600
Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 309-7083
ray@blastdetroit.org
www.blastdetroit.org
 
 
 
 
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Blast Detroit offers specialized training programs in construction trades and computer science, designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills for employment in high-demand fields. From theoretical foundations to hands-on learning, participants gain practical experience in residential housing improvements and computer-related tasks. With a focus on enhancing employability and career advancement opportunities, Blast Detroit aims to empower Detroit residents through competency-based training initiatives.


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  1. BLAST DETROIT Skills Trades Training Bootcamps Construction Trades Training (9 Weeks) Learn the Theory and technical aspects of Construction Computer Science IT Bootcamp (7 Weeks) Learn Computer Science and Information Technology (IT) Competencies Based Learning That Leads to Employment (313) 309-7083 www.blastdetroit.org

  2. Blast Skills Trades Training Agreement Provide training on the theory and technical aspects of the construction trades in classroom & on job-site, along with Unionized Apprenticeship Direct Entry, Utilization, and Retention Neighborhood Investment Strategies: For Employment Training & Education, Job Development, Career Pathways, and Entrepreneurship Development Training Agreement- Provide the highest level of Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Trades above industry standards for the purpose of providing Detroit residents with Job opportunities and sustaining wages.

  3. About Blast Detroit Improving lives and Communities Competencies Based Skills Trades Training Program Non Profit Organization 501 c 3 Detroit Land Bank Partner U.S. Treasury Community Development Entity (CDE) Property Improvement & Development Management LLC Literacy Provider For Department of Human Services Foster Care Wayne State University Academics, Athletics Youth Camp Service Provider for Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)

  4. Blast Construction Trades Performance Project Blast technical aspects of the construction trades will train and place pre- apprentices to perform basic residential housing improvements supervised by a licensed contractor for hands on learning while earning a stipend conducting the following tasks: Installing and replacing energy efficient lighting, and other smart energy upgrades. Replacing showerheads, faucets, toilets and pipes. Painting, drywall, installing light fixtures, fixing door locks and handles and other safety healthy living improvements. Upgrading or replacing energy efficient appliances Bathroom & Kitchen Cabinets replacements and accessories Installing and checking fire alarms and extinguishers

  5. Blast IT Skills Trades Performance Project Blast will train individuals in basic to advanced Computer Science IT Skills who are unemployed, underemployed, adults, youth and returning citizens who lack the necessary computer knowledge skills to advance in computer related careers. Understanding computer science related careers Install computer hardware, software and firewall protection Diagnostic hardware software performance Upgrading hardware. Software and Anti Virus Gaining mastery over Microsoft Office Software (MOS) Installing and checking operating systems functionality Internet connections and diagnostics

  6. Blast Skills Trades Project Agreement The project agreement is to ensure blast pre-apprentices are provided above industry standard related training instructions for building/construction trades industry and on the job placement; Blast Detroit work with Developers, Contractors, Construction Labor Industry, Unionized Apprenticeships and Michigan's Going Pro Campaign to increase Skilled Trades Opportunities, promote efficiency to help train and employ individuals who are low skilled individuals.

  7. Apprenticeship Career Pathways Joint Project based learning Outreach & Assessment to low income underemployed or unemployed Unionized Apprenticeship direct entry, utilization, retention and employer sponsored Apprenticeship Collaborative case management Intensive orientation, skills trades workshops Employer sponsored training Stipends for participants

  8. Blast Skills Trades Minimum Standards Entry requirements minimum age 16, employment skills sets test, application, orientation and valid ID or Drivers License Comprehensive assessment tools to measure applicants competencies, math skills and required skills for relevant trades; Classroom visits from representatives from the construction industry, unions as well as visits from Michigan Talent Connect Going Pro Representatives; Shop Arithmetic / Construction Math (class room) Construction Trades Safety OSHA 30 Certification (class room) Residential Electrical (Class room & On-site project based learning) Residential Carpentry (On-site project based learning) Residential Plumbing (On-site project based learning) Blast Skilled Trades Orientation (Classroom contact hours)

  9. Blast Commitment Standards Provide stipends for participants for performing hands on project based learning Pre-screen and assess participants employability skills, professional and personal goals Provide referral services to local community service providers to help program participants obtain necessary other social services Provide a gateway into apprenticeship programs and job placement Follow up after 90 days, 6 months, and one year to track participants readiness and effectiveness.

  10. Blast Training Impact Opportunities for individuals & Returning Citizens to move towards independence and gainful employment Win-Win Economic Efficiency Save Tax Payers Millions of dollars Meeting the needs of Skilled Trades diverse workforce Career Pathways for participants Pathway towards gainful employment Reduction in crime

  11. For Questions Contact Blast Detroit Ray Smith (Training Coordinator) 400 Renaissance Center Drive #2600 Detroit, MI 48243 (313) 309-7083 ray@blastdetroit.org www.blastdetroit.org

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