Programs

🛠 Programs Overview

Sister Of NEW delivers structured, OSHA‑aligned pre‑apprenticeship training designed to prepare women for high‑demand, high‑skill careers in the skilled trades. Each program integrates hands‑on technical instruction, safety training, workforce readiness, and leadership development, ensuring that participants gain the competencies required for long‑term success in construction and related industries.

Our curriculum is developed and maintained through the Curriculum Quality Management System (CQMS) and aligned with employer expectations, national workforce standards, and Sister Of NEW’s institutional Quality Management System (QMS). Programs operate within the Licensing & Compliance System and the Institutional Binder, ensuring consistency, safety, and measurable outcomes across all training pathways.

Sister Of NEW’s programs emphasize:

Technical mastery — trade‑specific skills in Carpentry, Plumbing, Roofing, and Painting
Safety excellence — OSHA‑aligned protocols and jobsite readiness
Workforce readiness — employability skills, professional development, and career navigation
Leadership development — confidence‑building, communication, and advancement pathways
Equity and access — removing barriers for women entering the skilled trades

These programs are designed for scalability, replication, and alignment with national workforce priorities, AmeriCorps expectations, and ECOSOC consultative principles.

🪚 Carpentry Pre‑Apprenticeship

The Carpentry program introduces participants to foundational construction skills, tool safety, measurement, framing, and job‑site readiness. Training includes:

Hand and power tool operation
Measurement, layout, and blueprint basics
Framing and structural fundamentals
Construction math and materials
OSHA‑aligned safety practices

This pathway prepares participants for entry‑level carpentry roles and apprenticeship opportunities.

🧰 Plumbing Pre‑Apprenticeship

The Plumbing program provides hands‑on training in basic plumbing systems, tools, safety, and installation techniques. Participants learn:

Plumbing tools and materials
Pipe cutting, joining, and fitting
Water supply and drainage fundamentals
Safety and code awareness
Job‑site professionalism

This pathway supports transition into plumbing apprenticeships and entry‑level industry roles.

🪜 Roofing Pre‑Apprenticeship

The Roofing program builds essential skills for safe, effective work in residential and commercial roofing environments. Training includes:

Roofing tools and equipment
Shingle installation and repair
Underlayment and waterproofing
Ladder and fall‑protection safety
Job‑site communication and teamwork

Participants gain the foundational skills needed for roofing apprenticeships and employment.

🎨 Painting Pre‑Apprenticeship

The Painting program introduces participants to surface preparation, finishing techniques, safety, and professional standards. Instruction covers:

Interior and exterior painting techniques
Surface prep, patching, and finishing
Tools, materials, and equipment
Safety and environmental awareness
Quality workmanship and customer service

This pathway prepares participants for painting apprenticeships and entry‑level positions.

📘 Program Structure

Sister Of NEW’s programs follow a structured, globally aligned training model designed to ensure safety, competency, leadership development, and successful transition into employment or apprenticeship. Every program operates within the Curriculum Quality Management System (CQMS) and is governed by the Quality Management System (QMS) to guarantee consistency, equity, and measurable outcomes.

All programs include:

OSHA‑aligned safety training — foundational and trade‑specific safety protocols
Workforce readiness and employability skills — communication, professionalism, job navigation
Leadership development — confidence‑building, advancement pathways, and women‑centered leadership practices
Hands‑on technical practice — trade‑specific skill development in Carpentry, Plumbing, Roofing, and Painting
Instructor‑led demonstrations — guided learning aligned with CQMS instructional standards
Competency‑based assessments — evidence‑based evaluation of skills and readiness
Transition support into employment or apprenticeship — placement assistance, career navigation, and employer integration

This structure ensures that every participant receives training that is safe, rigorous, equitable, and aligned with national workforce priorities, AmeriCorps expectations, and ECOSOC consultative principles.

🎯 Program Outcomes

Graduates of Sister Of NEW’s pre‑apprenticeship programs complete a globally aligned, OSHA‑informed, CQMS‑verified training pathway that prepares them for successful entry, advancement, and leadership in the skilled trades. Program outcomes are monitored through the Quality Management System (QMS) and validated through the Licensing & Compliance System to ensure measurable, equitable, and industry‑recognized results.

Graduates are prepared to:

Enter registered apprenticeship pathways — meeting employer, union, and workforce board expectations
Begin entry‑level employment in the skilled trades — with verified competencies and job‑site readiness
Demonstrate safety awareness and job‑site professionalism — aligned with OSHA protocols and CQMS instructional standards
Apply technical skills with confidence — in Carpentry, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting, and workforce readiness competencies
Pursue long‑term career advancement — through leadership development, employer integration, and industry‑aligned career navigation

These outcomes reflect Sister Of NEW’s commitment to building gender‑equitable workforce pipelines, strengthening community economic mobility, and supporting national and global development priorities.

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