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Construction Workforce Initiative 2 Program
Learn A Trade And Begin A Career! What Is The CWI2 Program?
Our program, newly reformed in January 2007, helps and trains applicants in order to place them in the following types of careers in construction:
Type of Job Placement Offered
- General Labor
- Asbestos Training
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Roofing
- Glazier
- Operating Engineer
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Tile
- Sheetmetal
- Paint
How Does The CWI2 Program Work?
You apply and we will contact all eligible candidates for a formal orientation of the program. This orientation will take approximately four hours. During this orientation you will take a written aptitude test for reading and math. You will have a formal interview and take a drug test. These items will assess your readiness for job placement and customized training.
- Step 1 - Application (All Documents Must Be Presented)
- Step 2 - Interview Session
- Step 3 - Orientation Session
- Step 4 - Written Test (Reading, Math, Basic Construction)
- Step 5 - STRIVE Employability Skills Workshop
- Step 6 - Drug Screening - Quest Diagnostic
- Step 7 - Assess Job Readiness
- Step 8 - Assess Type Formalized Training
- Step 9 - Placement in the Construction Trade
- Step 10 - Retention
What Does Our Past Record Show?
See how our school is changing lives and providing an excellent opportunity for someone to learn a trade and begin a career. Click here to see the progress/results of the class participants and more details on the outcomes.
How Do You Apply?
We hold application fairs where priority is given to New Haven residents. To find out when the next fair will be please call us (203-946-8160) or email us at NJeffers@newhavenct.net
What Do You Need To Provide In Order To Apply?
- High School Diploma & Transcripts or GED & Official Test Results
- Verification of Residency
- Valid Driver's License & Reliable Transportation
- Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
- Must Be 18 Years of Age to Apply
- Must Pass Drug Test to be Eligible for Consideration
- ALL Documents Required For Employment Consideration
Applications are now being accepted for construction work only. See flyer and Elm City YouthBuild Program
CEO is empowered through City ordinance Chapter 12 Equal Opportunities to:
- promote mutual understanding and respect among, and encourage and assure equality of opportunity for all the people of New Haven without regard to race, creed, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, national origin, ancestry or handicap.
- undertake in New Haven through local official action strategies which prohibits the following, deprivation of rights or privileges protected under the constitution, laws of Connecticut or of the United States, discrimination in association of licensed persons, discriminatory employment practices, discrimination in places of public accommodation, including housing and discriminatory credit practices.
Through the Employment Unit, Fair Housing Unit, and Contract Compliance Unit, CEO also enforces laws regarding services to persons with AIDS, sexual harassment and contract compliance under the city's Affirmative Action Policy.
Equality is a Right, not a privilege. Let's work together to help fight for it!
For more information about the Commission on Equal Opportunities, call (203) 946-8160
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