Join the CHW Artisans Program!
Are you or do you know a young woman or man who would benefit from being in a paid training program, learning to work with your hands and how to sell what they make?
Covenant House Washington (CHW) has an opportunity for six young adults to join a six-month fine woodworking training program, leading to employment placement.
Our next class begins Wednesday, January 17th, at the CHW Artisans Woodshop, located in the Kenilworth neighborhood of
- Practical math / woodshop math
- Safety and materials handling
- Production methods and quality control
- Traditional furniture fabrication
- Laser and computer controlled cutting tools
- Basic layout and graphic design
- Specialty retail sales and communications
Qualified applicants are
- Able to commit to a daily morning class, meeting weekdays from 9 to noon, from January to July of 2007.
- 17 ½ to 23 ½ years old
- Possess or can obtain identification prior to program start
- Have a HS diploma or GED, or
- Is enrolled in a GED program,or
- Completes an assessment screening for CHW GED enrollment and demonstrates readiness to take the GED within their six month enrollment period.
- Demonstrates an interest in learning and working with their hands.
Benefits include:
- Hourly stipends, with the possibility of earning up to $700/mo.
- Free DC metro fare
- Free hot daily meal
- All shop supplies available at no charge
- Employment placement upon successful completion
While enrolled, Artisans receive any needed educational, vocational or social supports and services from Covenant House Washington, in order to reinforce their attendance and skills retention.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Interested youth need to complete an intake in the Service Management offices at Covenant House’s
posted by mattb at 1/20/1981
