Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT)

Date and Time

Tuesday Jul 1, 2025 Friday Aug 1, 2025

July 1 - August 1
8:30 AM-3:30 PM

Location

Building Industry Association 94-487 Akoki St, Waipahu, 96797

Fees/Admission

-Eligible participants may receive full funding through WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
-Other funding sources available if WIOA eligibility is not met
-No out-of-pocket costs for qualified applicants

Website

http://BIAHAWAII.ORG

Contact Information

Eva Marie Whitworth or Kayana Omalza-Ibert (808) 629-7504
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Description

Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT)

Program Description
BIA Hawaii’s Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) is a comprehensive, hands-on workforce development program designed for individuals with little or no prior experience in construction. This full-time training introduces participants to the essential skills, tools, and knowledge needed to begin a career in the building industry.

What You’ll Learn
PACT focuses on both technical and interpersonal development to prepare students for success on the jobsite and beyond.

Jobsite Safety & Certifications: Includes OSHA-30 Construction Safety, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, and optional certifications in Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) and OSHA Disaster Site Worker safety.
Green Building Fundamentals: Explore sustainable construction practices aligned with today’s environmental standards.
Technical Trade Skills: Gain hands-on exposure to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, weatherization, and landscaping.
Construction Math & Blueprint Reading: Strengthen your math skills and learn how to read construction plans accurately.
Career Readiness & Professionalism: Build confidence in workplace communication, teamwork, financial literacy, and job-seeking strategies.
Real-World Experience: Participate in a guided hard hat tour of an active construction site and hear directly from professionals in the field.

Course Structure
Training is organized into weekly modules that build progressively:

Week 1 – Introduction to Construction, OSHA-30, First Aid/CPR, Craft Math
Week 2 – Blueprint Reading, Green Building, Paint & Building Construction Technology, Craft Math
Week 3 – Carpentry & Masonry, Basic Principles of Construction, Site Tour, Craft Math
Week 4 – Electrical & Plumbing, Job Readiness, Financial & Business Literacy, Craft Math
Week 5 – HVAC, Weatherization, Landscaping, Review, Craft Math
Optional Certifications: Lead RRP and OSHA 15-hour Disaster Site Worker (as available)

Certifications Earned

U.S. Department of Labor Credential
HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training Certificate
Fundamentals of Green Building (BIA Hawaii)
OSHA-30 Construction Safety and Health
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
Optional: Lead RRP and OSHA Disaster Site Worker Certification

Career Pathways
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a wide range of construction-related fields, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and equipment operation. The program also serves as an entry toward long-term career advancement in areas such as site supervision, engineering, or architecture.