Historic Preservation Workforce Training

A group in hard hat walk through the ore yard in front of the Carrie Blast Furnaces.

Get paid to build your skills!

  • 9-month training program

  • Certifications available

  • Hands-on Learning

  • Artifact restoration

  • Industrial trades

  • Placement with industry partners

About the Program

Workforce development with Rivers of Steel is designed to train and empower individuals seeking careers in the traditional trades. This paid training opportunity is set against the backdrop of the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces and hands-on projects will help directly preserve some of our nation’s most precious industrial artifacts.

With a robust curriculum focusing on essential skills in welding, carpentry, and masonry—framed within the tenets of historic restoration and preservation—participants will attain industry-recognized certifications that uniquely position them for entry into the workforce, trade union membership, or continued education in the trades.

WE PROVIDE THE TOOLS FOR SUCCESS!

Participants are provided with the necessary personal protective equipment (uniforms, safety glasses, hard hats and boots), access to continuing education resources and job placement services at the end of the program.

Certifications Available:

  • Welding D1.1
  • OSHA 30
  • Certified Manufacturing Associate
  • CPR / First Aid

NOW ENROLLING!

PARTICIPANTS ARE PAID $20/HOUR (APPROXIMATELY 25 HOURS/WEEK)

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
8AM – 4PM

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Stories

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Malayna Arambula, now an employee of Rivers of Steel, first joined the organization through a pilot workforce development program.

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Traditional Trades Workforce Development Program

First Cohort in the Traditional Trades Workforce Development Program Begins.

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To apply, send an email to:

sswartz@riversofsteel.com