The six months that Building Futures students spend gleaning carpentry skills in the educational program gives them a chance to build their confidence and their work experience as they begin to rebuild their lives.
The carpentry program, led by Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Workforce Development Inc., trains young adults ages 18-24 who have not completed high school and who face significant employment barriers, such as homelessness, disabilities and lack of transportation.
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