Brattleboro, VT – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) and HatchSpace are partnering to offer a seven week training program designed to help adults explore careers in the construction and building trades.
This hands-on class will introduce adults to foundational construction skills and provide practical career guidance and skills to support next steps in training or employment. Class will meet twice weekly from March 3rd to April 16th. Tuesday sessions will take place at HatchSpace and focus on introductory carpentry and construction skills such as how to use hand and power tools, construction math, and core safety practices. Thursday sessions will take place at the BDCC Workforce Center of Excellence and will focus on career pathways, employer expectations, resumes and interviews, credentials and certifications, as well as funds available for future training.
All tools and materials will be provided. The class is designed for adults who want to explore construction for the first time or who are considering a career transition into the building trades. For more information and to register: https://tinyurl.com/bdc7ubm4
About HatchSpace:
HatchSpace was created in 2018 to support community woodworking and education. Our mission is to celebrate and advance the learning, practice, and cultural varieties of woodworking. We provide access to tools and training that help people develop creative confidence and build the things they love, including careers in the trades and crafts. Since our founding, we have enrolled more than 1,400 students and continue to support a growing members community of over 150 people at our 10,000 square foot facility in the heart of Brattleboro, Vt. We have become a growing platform for expanding and sustaining Vermont’s tradition of fine woodworking in ways that are accessible to everyone. Our impact promotes personal development, livelihood support, and community well-being. HatchSpace offers a year-round calendar of education programs for audiences including participants 12-18 years of age, adults, and seniors. Our programs provide instruction through hands-on experience with materials, tools, equipment, and software. Need-based Scholarships ensure HatchSpace programs are accessible to those interested in participating.
About BDCC Workforce Center of Excellence
The Workforce Center of Excellence (WFCoE) is an employer-driven workforce and career training and education initiative of Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC). It leverages BDCC’s relationships with employers and workforce development partners, supporting both sides of the labor exchange to connect people with opportunity, and employers with the talent they need. The WFCoE is funded in part by a Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant from the Northern Borders Regional Commission and US Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration (ETA). Funding under WORC 5-NBRC via the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as part of an award totaling $1,038,681 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources, and 100% financed with governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by BDCC, DOL, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please contact BDCC at ExecutiveDirector@brattleborodevelopment.com.
