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In 1998 Somerville Construction, along with Eva’s Place and St. Christopher’s House coordinated a pre-apprentice program to enable 50 homeless youth to obtain trade skills. They gained these skills as they participated in the construction of the facility that would eventually house them.
This program was designed for the purpose of assisting homeless youth and youth at risk to gain “hard skill” training, a sense of worth, and to build their awareness that they have an abundance to offer their community.
The program consisted of two components, the first being a 5 week “in class” session conducted at the union training hall. The second component, providing that the first 5 weeks were completed successfully, was a 10 week “on site” work experience placement. The program and the construction were completed successfully in April of 2000.
We at Somerville Construction are overjoyed to know that most of the youths that participated in this program obtained occupancy in the new homes. It leaves us with great satisfaction to know that every youth involved left this experience knowing that they have the knowledge and the power to succeed and persevere in all of their life decisions.
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