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Construction Career Academy (Los Angeles Urban League)
Los Angeles Urban League
Who qualifies
Adults interested in union construction or utility careers. Specific requirements are not published. The Medical Assistant program requires a high school diploma.
How to apply
Click 'Apply Today' or fill out the Program Interest Form on the LAUL workforce page. Choose Construction, Health Care, Entertainment (Backstage) or another track.
What it is
A free pre-apprenticeship course that prepares adults to pass union trade entrance exams in construction, utilities and related fields. Classes cover construction math, mock panel interviews, soft skills and worksite safety, taught by instructors with long industry experience. LAUL also offers a Medical Assistant program with Cedars-Sinai, plus Women in the Trades and Backstage Careers.
What they offer
Union exam prep
freeAbout 10 weeks of written and oral entrance exam prep, Tue/Thu evenings and Saturdays
Medical Assistant training
not stated12-month program with Cedars-Sinai, including a 200-hour clinical internship
Job placement and mentoring
freeJob sourcing, supportive services and mentorship
Contact
About the organisation
The Los Angeles Urban League has worked for more than a century on economic empowerment, education and workforce development for African Americans and others in underserved communities.
Service area
Los Angeles