MISSION
The mission of Hammers with Heart Trades Camps (HwHTC) is to encourage urban youth to consider one of the trades (carpentry, masonry, metalworking, power plant, horticulture, surface coatings, electrical, plumbing) as a valid career opportunity.
WHY
HwHTC will provide basic training in one or more of the trades, together with hands-on projects to build skills and self-confidence that youth need to achieve their career goals.
WHEN
June 21, 2021, through June 25, 2021
June 28, 2021, through July 3, 2021
WHERE
Orleans Technical College – 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation provided daily From The Common Place: 5736 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143
OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS
Attainment of Hands-on Carpentry Skills
Exposure To Learning a Skilled Trade
Students Will Build a Bench and learn basic plumbing and electrical skills.
Students Will Receive a Certificate of Completion Tools, safety equipment and materials will be provided