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Andromeda Community Initiative has executed more than 15 cycles of its Career Pathway/Masonry Restoration Training. The program, primarily geared to the world of mandatory repair work on the building envelope and façade under local law, also provides general construction fundamentals useful in most every area of the profession. All training provides a mix of hands-on skill building in masonry and general construction coupled with essential certifications necessary to engage in work on major buildings.
Their work has been substantial for both the organization and the participants. It has allowed them to incentivize and reward long-term work—enhancing client commitment towards workforce outcomes, creating concrete wage boosting effects for multiple participants, and most importantly, it has kept participants involved to receive long-term support, driving retention outcomes.
