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Free self-paced skills training for construction trades careers (ages 16+), plus a facilitator-led program for ages 11-17, backed by The Home Depot Foundation.
Pre-apprenticeship program for young adults 16-24 who left school without a diploma, combining paid construction and trade training with GED completion through local community organizations.
Why I recommend it: Paid training plus a diploma path in one program. Ask the local site about their next enrollment cycle.
Free residential and non-residential career training and education for people ages 16-24 from low-income backgrounds, including housing, meals, and a living allowance during training.
Why I recommend it: The housing and stipend piece is what makes this work for people who cannot train and pay rent at the same time.
