REBUILD AMERICA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Build Skills. Build Opportunity. Rebuild Your Future.
ReBuild America: Construction helps eligible participants explore construction careers, develop job-readiness skills, connect with approved training opportunities and prepare for employment in the skilled trades.
Program services vary by location, partner availability, eligibility, funding and cohort capacity. Participation does not guarantee a credential, union placement, apprenticeship, job offer or specific wage.
COCAS provides screening, career preparation, supportive-service coordination, training connections and employer engagement based on program availability.
Who It's For
Built for people ready to rebuild
Applying is open to eligible adults. Admission is not guaranteed for every applicant.
Construction Pathways
Explore the skilled trades
Each pathway shows its current delivery status. A pathway is only published as active when verified.
Construction Fundamentals
Core terminology, measurement, tool use and worksite conduct.
General Labor
Entry-level worksite support, material handling and site readiness.
Carpentry
Framing, form work and basic finish carpentry exploration.
Residential Construction
Residential framing, rough-in and finish pathways.
Commercial Construction
Commercial site roles, safety culture and team coordination.
Electrical Career Exploration
Introduction to electrical trade pathways and apprenticeship navigation.
Plumbing Career Exploration
Introduction to plumbing trade pathways and apprenticeship navigation.
HVAC Career Exploration
Introduction to HVAC trade pathways and apprenticeship navigation.
Masonry
Brick, block and stone work fundamentals exploration.
Concrete
Forming, pouring and finishing concrete surfaces.
Roofing
Roof systems, safety and materials exploration.
Painting and Finishes
Surface prep, painting and basic finishing techniques.
Drywall
Hanging, taping and finishing drywall installations.
Flooring
Flooring materials, installation and prep exploration.
Weatherization
Air sealing, insulation and energy-saving retrofit work.
Energy-Efficiency Work
Efficiency upgrades and retrofit support roles.
Facilities Maintenance
Preventive maintenance, repairs and building systems support.
Property Rehabilitation
Repair, turnover and rehabilitation of community properties.
Demolition and Site Preparation
Safe demolition practices and site-prep fundamentals.
Heavy-Equipment Career Exploration
Introduction to heavy-equipment operation and certification pathways.
Construction Office Administration
Permitting, scheduling and office coordination for construction projects.
Estimating and Project Coordination
Cost estimating, scheduling and project coordination fundamentals.
Safety and Worksite Readiness
PPE, worksite safety culture and readiness for active job sites.
Entrepreneurship and Contractor Readiness
Business basics for participants interested in contractor pathways.
Possible Training
Job-readiness and worksite fundamentals
- Construction terminology
- Measurement and construction math
- Tool identification
- Tool safety
- Worksite conduct
- Personal protective equipment
- Blueprint-reading introduction
- Material handling
- Jobsite communication
- Attendance and punctuality
- Teamwork
- Supervisor communication
- Resume preparation
- Interview preparation
- Digital job applications
- Transportation planning
- Financial-readiness support
- Record-barrier navigation
- Apprenticeship navigation
- Employer introductions
- Supportive services
Verified Credentials
Credentials, only when verified
OSHA-related training
Included only when an approved OSHA-authorized instructor and active curriculum are verified.
First aid or CPR
Included only when an authorized provider and active certification are verified.
NCCER-related curriculum
Included only when an NCCER-authorized sponsor and instructor are verified.
Flagger training
Included only when an approved instructor and active credential are verified.
Forklift training
Included only when an authorized evaluator and active certification are verified.
Scaffolding awareness
Included only when an authorized trainer is verified.
Fall-protection awareness
Included only when an authorized trainer is verified.
Lead-safe work practices
Included only when an EPA-authorized renovator is verified.
Equipment training
Included only when an authorized trainer and active credential are verified.
State or trade credentials
Included only when the issuing organization and active credential are verified.
COCAS does not claim to award a credential unless the issuing organization, curriculum, instructor, active credential and state/program are verified.
Orientation
Attend a Construction Orientation
Group, individual, virtual and in-person orientations are offered based on availability. Every orientation button schedules the Orientation appointment type.
0 upcoming orientations listed.
Employer Partnerships
Request candidates, post opportunities, host worksite visits, offer job shadowing, sponsor tools or safety equipment, host hiring events, discuss apprenticeships or offer transitional employment.
What this program does not guarantee
COCAS provides screening, career preparation, supportive-service coordination, training connections and employer engagement based on program availability.
Participation does not guarantee a credential, union placement, apprenticeship, job offer or specific wage.