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Buffalo Build Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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Buffalo Build is a pre-apprenticeship program which offers foundational construction knowledge and skills needed to excel in the building trades. Students will explore multiple building trades and their respective career pathways which will enable them to select the trade that best suits their interests and skills. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be given priority consideration for direct entry to one of our partner trades.

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💵 This is a paid training.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the NYS Empire State Development Office of Strategic Workforce Development.

Curriculum Overview

1)      Tools and Materials

2)      Health and Safety

3)      Construction Math

4)      Heritage of the American Worker

5)      Diversity in Construction

6)      Green Construction

7)      Financial Literacy

Selection Process

Successful applicants must pass the questionnaire and interview stages of the selection process to be accepted into the program.

Not sure if you qualify? Don’t disqualify yourself! Contact our admissions department to discuss your candidacy.

Program Direct entry to the following unions:

  • District Council #4 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades ​
  • Local #3 Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers ​
  • Laborers Local #210​
  • SMART Local #71 (Sheet metal)​
  • Heat and Frost Insulators Local #4​
  • Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’ International Association Local #9

Upon successful completion, students earn:

  • EOC certification of completion
  • OSHA 10
  • First Aid
  • Green Construction
  • Flagger Certification
  • MC3 Certification
Program Information
  • Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 - 12:30

  • Program Length: 7.5 weeks

  • Course Delivery: In-person
Program Requirements

Before you start this class, you must:

  • Have a High School Diploma or Equivalency
  • Meet minimum TABE Reading and Math scores
  • 18+ yrs old
  • NYS resident
  • Able to lift 50+ pounds
  • Have reliable transportation

For more information, contact Admissions

Phone

716-645-1900

Email

eoc-admissions@buffalo.edu

If you send an email, please include your last name, first name, and the program in the subject line of your email.