Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT)
Date and Time
Monday Oct 13, 2025 Friday Nov 21, 2025
October 13 - November 21, 2025
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location
Honolulu
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
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: Orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED, Basic Math Principles
- Week 2: OSHA-30 Training, Basic Math Principles
- Week 3: Basic Math, Print Reading, Facilities
- Week 4: Print Reading, Facilities, Green Building Fundamentals
- Week 5: Review, Facilities, Job Readiness, Site Tour
- Week 6: Facilities, Job Readiness, Green Building Fundamentals
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.
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94-487 Akoki Street, Waipahu, HI 96797 – 808-629-7500 – info@biahawaii.org