Work readiness
Professional habits, accountability and preparation for the workplace.
RBCA Community Development Corporation
Practical skills.
A new beginning.
Get OSHA 30 and NCCER Core training, jobsite preparation, supportive services and direct connections to employers through RBCA CDC.
Apply for construction trainingExplore the pathway
Five weeks of preparation.
A step toward a construction career.
A step toward a construction career.
Your five-week commitment
A clear schedule.
Practical preparation.
RBCA CDC’s Second Chance program serves returning citizens preparing for construction careers. Training is free to participants and runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit RBCA CDC & watch its storySafety & construction fundamentals
OSHA 30, NCCER Core and hands-on practice.
Career connections & graduation
Meet hiring partners, visit a jobsite, complete retesting where needed, then celebrate graduation and receive the completion stipend.
Before your first day
Bring your commitment.
We’ll help with the next step.
- Photo ID and Social Security card
Bring the documents needed for enrollment, credentials and employment processing. Ask the CDC team for help obtaining missing documents.
- Five weeks of attendance
Plan for the full weekday schedule. Discuss your readiness and support needs with the program team.
What participants receive
Credentials, equipment
and a connection to work.
Industry credentials
OSHA 30 and NCCER Core construction training.
Work-ready equipment
A PPE kit with hard hat, vest, safety glasses, gloves and steel-toe boots.
Support into employment
Career-placement assistance, graduation recognition and a stipend after successful completion.
Program information is published by RBCA CDC. Confirm the next cohort, eligibility and current arrangements with its team.
For employers & supporters
A sister organization.
A shared commitment to opportunity.
Connect with the CDC about hiring graduates, participating in cohort career days or sponsoring training, equipment and participant support.
OSHA 30Construction safety
NCCER CoreIndustry credential
5 weeksTraining pathway
No tuitionFor eligible participants
From readiness to retention
Learn. Practice.
Move forward.
RBCA CDC combines the technical skills employers need with support that helps participants complete training and stay successful at work.
Recruitment & orientation
Explore your goals, readiness and supportive-service needs with the program team.
Construction training
Build safety habits, construction fundamentals and hands-on experience.
Placement & retention
Meet hiring partners, prepare for onboarding and receive support during the first 90 to 180 days.
Support for the person behind the credential
Show up. Finish.
Keep moving forward.
Transportation, meals, work gear, PPE, healthcare referrals, case management, financial literacy and mentorship support the person behind the credential. Contact RBCA CDC for current eligibility and program dates.
Connect with the program
For hiring partners
Build your workforce.
Help build a future.
Hiring partners connect with trained talent and help turn preparation into a construction career. Talk with RBCA CDC about your company’s hiring needs.
Become a hiring partner