The High School Construction Program prepares students for careers in the building trades by combining academic enrichment, hands-on training, and real-world exposure. Participants gain technical skills, workplace confidence, and clear pathways into apprenticeships and skilled trade careers.
High school students primarily in grades 11–12
Philadelphia residents
Youth interested in construction and skilled trades
Participate in math enrichment and applied learning
Explore building trade culture and workplace expectations
Earn industry-recognized certifications
Complete hands-on construction activities
Take part in field trips and job-site visits
Receive driving lessons to support workforce readiness
Learn & acquire safety skills
Increase confidence and job readiness skills
Improve their understanding of trade career pathways
Prepare for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs
YOACAP partners with unions, training centers, and workforce organizations to support direct pathways into pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
