Lift Orlando’s WorkForward Construction Training

Get the skills you need for the career you want.

This free training program begins in MARCH 2026!

Lift Orlando’s WorkForward Construction Cohort, in partnership with iBuild, is a training program designed to prepare residents for entry-level careers in the construction industry. The focus of this cohort is on carpentry and electrical. This hands-on, career-focused cohort combines essential soft skills with industry-recognized pre-apprenticeship training, opening doors to real job opportunities.

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Important Dates

  • Application deadline: March 5, 2026

    Cohort Dates

  • Soft Skills: March 9, 2026 - March 16, 2026

  • Technical Training: March 23, 2026 - May 21, 2026 (Evening sessions, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM)

Why This Matters    

Lift Orlando’s WorkForward Training Program is a launchpad for personal and professional transformation. By equipping participants with hands-on training in high-demand fields, along with mindset and career readiness support, we’re helping individuals take control of their futures and increase their finances.  

Program Benefits    

  • 2 weeks of career-readiness training (resume building, attitudinal mindset training, mock interviews)    

  • 10 weeks of Hands On Construction Training

  • Industry-recognized Certifications

Eligibility Requirements

  • Commitment to a full-time skills-training program and to full-time employment

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Have a High School Diploma or GED

  • Legally authorized to work in U.S.

  • Requirement may vary based on training pathway

  • Justice-impacted individuals are welcome to apply

Location

  • Heart of West Lakes Wellbeing Center - 710 S. Tampa Ave. Orlando, FL 32805

Contact

  • For questions and more details, please contact Lift Orlando’s Director of Economic Viability, Tara Gilbert at Tara@LiftOrlando.org.

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