HIGH-WAGE, IN DEMAND! Get started with 12 weeks of hands-on training that includes pay and job placement assistance!
Nov 03, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
Construction Training
Monday, February 24, 2025 to Friday, May 16, 2025
Monday:
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday:
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday:
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
HIGH-WAGE, IN DEMAND! Get started with 12 weeks of hands-on training that includes pay and job placement assistance!
- Hands-on shop training plus paid training on construction sites.
- Instruction in construction concepts and practices including green building, hand and power tools, blueprints, math and measuring, framing, sheathing, doors and windows, siding, roofing, insulation, drywall and deconstruction.
- Explore advanced technology using virtual reality tools.
- Industry speakers, tours and employer contacts.
- Professional career coaching and assistance with resumes, applications, interviewing, job search, retention and advancement.
- Receive industry recognized certifications such as OSHA 10, MDOT Flagger and Scissors Lift.
- Earn 36 continuing education units and college credit
- Ramsey County residents ages 18-30 can earn up to $3,000 by completing program goals.
How to Participate
Attend an in-person information session on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at our training facility at 635 Prior Ave N. St. Paul, MN 55104.
Learn more at https://www.gesmn.org/training
Our Construction classes run year-round. We start a new Construction class approximately every 7 weeks, so apply today!
Outcomes
- We will help you find employment, assist you in maintaining your new position and even support you in career advancement opportunities.
- We will explore resources such as transportation, housing, childcare, and equipment that may be needed in order to work in your chosen field.
- Receive industry recognized certifications such as OSHA 10, MDOT Flagger and Scissors Lift.
- Earn 36 continuing education units and college credit at St. Paul College
- Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota has a training articulation agreement with Saint Paul College. Students who successfully complete the Construction Program at Goodwill-Easter Seals can bypass the first term of Saint Paul College's Carpentry Diploma program and start in Semester 2.
Learn more about occupations related to this training
Program Costs
Training available at NO COST to eligible students
Eligibility requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Interested in working full time or pursuing additional education in the construction industry
- HS Diploma or GED
- Score at a 6th grade level or higher on a reading assessment; score at a 7th grade level or higher on a math assessment
- Background friendly
- Physically able to complete construction tasks such as lifting 50lbs, kneeling, climbing ladders, etc.
- Able to obtain a driver's license or permit by end of training
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Twin Cities Metro and surrounding counties
- Priority enrollment for Ramsey County residents ages 18-30
Who to Contact for More Information
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