09/04/2026
offering free training for people who want to enter the trades, I however do not believe they should require a high school diploma.
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Thinking of a career change? Here's your opportunity:
The Salem Career Technical Initiative, the adult education and workforce development arm of Salem Public Schools, is offering 12 weeks of carpentry coursework FREE to the first 24 students who register.
The course runs Monday-Thursday for 12 weeks -- beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 17 -- at Salem High School and is open to recent graduates, unemployed/under-employed, and those seeking a career change.
Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVU0axXbKXWWI2UbrZJGAAu2uKi1Aqm5Vh_cbLOFO1yc2HeQ/viewform
Salem’s Carpentry track will provide training and entry level certification to the first 24 students who register. STI Carpentry students will learn from local companies such as C. LeBlanc Contracting, Inc., Groom Construction Co., Inc., and A&J General Contractor Inc. Students receive certification in OSHA standards, First Aid/CPR and AED; Hotworks and other industry-related certifications.
Additionally, students receive career development guidance including instruction with resumes, cover letters and interview preparation. Upon completion of the coursework, students are eligible to receive job placement opportunities through Salem CTI’s partnership with the MassHire North Shore Career Center.
A small graduation ceremonial dinner will be held shortly after coursework is complete.
To register:
Complete the registration form, or
Contact Sheila Davila, STI Director of Workforce Development: 978-745-9300 ext. 65405 | [email protected], or
Visit: https://sites.google.com/salemk12.org/salemtech/home
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