MARS Trade Academy (MTA)
Registered Apprenticeship Training Program
MARS Community Development Corporation, Presents MARS Trade Academy
Accredited Training Sponsor of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
10 Week Course Dates:
- Florida and New Jersey classes start in April 2024
- Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both the FL & NJ locations
April 2024 is next starting date!
- This ten session, once a week, live virtual training course covers the principles of Core construction.
- Registration Period from February 2024, to March 2024 (online, fee/cost must be paid for books & access code to be mailed).
- Orientation Dates: students will be instructed on the complete overview of NCCERConnect and access to class grade book.
- All students that pass all the exams will be scheduled for the hands-on practical examination. Upon completion, an NCCER card number will be issued.
Who Should Take this Class?
If you have an interest in the construction trades. You are on the right website!
MARS Trade Academy is here to assist you in launching your career.
Core Course Content:
- Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)
- Introduction to Construction Math
- Introduction to Hand Tools
- Introduction to Power Tools
- Introduction to Construction Drawings
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Employable Skills
- Introduction to Material Handling
10 Week Core Curriculum Dates
Starting April 2024
MARS Trade Academy (MTA) is here to assist you in the decision, to register for one of our training programs. Today, you are making an investment in your future!
Start by filling out and submitting Application form and one of our knowledgeable team members will contact you and begin the process of launching your career.
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Youth Build Initiatives
- Learn While You Earn
- On the Job Trainings
- Build Your Future: Go Pro In Construction
Registered Trade Apprentice Program
DOL Apprenticeship Program
A minimum of 144 hours for each year of apprenticeship is recommended. Related Instruction may be delivered in a classroom, through academic, vocational, career and technical education courses, and/or via web-based/online courses of equivalent value. Involving the progressive attainment of manual, mechanical or technical skills and knowledge which, in accordance with the industry standard for the occupation, would require the completion of at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning per year.
Soft Skills Training Topic Areas:
- Emotional Intelligence.
- Problem Solving.
- Presentation Skills.
- Time Management.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Leadership & Management
- Business Etiquette.
- Communication Skills.
Business & Personal Development Lectures, Workshop, Keynote
- How to make certification work for you.
Continuing Education Courses
- MARS Contractors Inc. is an Accredited Assessment Center through NCCER
- MARS Contractors Inc. CEO, Brenda L Hill-Riggins is a Master Trainer certified to train Instructors to teach industry standards.
- MARS is an Approved Assessment Center through NCCER
“I am Attaining Transitional Maturity, Mainly Through Affirmation, I Am”
What We Offer at The Academy
- Instructor Training and Certification
- Industry – Recognized Apprenticeship Programs
- Continuing Education Courses
The Trade Academy Will Help You
CONSTRUCT YOUR FUTURE
Since 1992 MARS has offered an apprenticeship program through Local 519.
We are proud to announce …
MARS Trade Academy – New Business Model Apprentice Training and Employment Program
Responsible Contractor/Subcontractor Affidavit Form (RFTE 1)
(Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.17)
In accordance with New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Apprenticeship program
The MARS Trade Academy provides a path to employment after the program.
MARS Contractors, Inc. is our initial sponsor for employment, we are currently working with other organizations coming soon.
Education & Training
Workforce Development
81% OF DROPOUTS SAID THAT “MORE REAL-WORLD LEARNING MAY HAVE INFLUENCED THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL.”
For years we have told students that earning a four-year degree from a university is the only way to a successful career, but there’s a problem. Industries say college graduates do not possess many of the skills needed for the available careers.
INDUSTRY FACTS
- $9,835.00 is the amount an average skilled craft professional makes over a recent college graduate
- 1.5 million Craft Professionals will be needed by 2022 and beyond.
- skilled craft positions remain the # I hardest JOB TO FILL in the US and GLOBALLY.
We are proud to announce our new school “The B Institute”. Discover the exciting opportunities available in construction on Build Your Future’ interactive website. Explore various careers and their salary and education requirements with the online trading cards and view the many paths to success with the Construction Career Path, New Employees can earn while they learn. Apprentice Programs: The B Institute is a registered apprentice program under the Florida Department of Adult Education Apprentice Program in: Carpentry, Plumbing and HVAC.
Registered Apprenticeship Program Through Florida Department of Adult Education
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Electrical
Training Programs
- Technology
- Farming
Instructor Training Certification
A Craft Instructor is an individual who has been certified in accordance with NCCER’s Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) for Craft Training and is authorized to train students.
Who’s Who in Construction
Signing Day-our first student, Michael Griffith
Michael was our first apprentice to sign to our program on January 14, 2019. His story is similar to so many others, but he took a step in the right direction to improve his life and the life of his family. Michael had a set back, but when that situation was concluded he contacted MARS Contractors, Inc. while working at an on call job ready type position. Unfortunately, MARS Contractors, Inc was a union contractor and was not able to hire him at that time. MARS Contractors, Inc and many other businesses were being plagued with issues and disconnects between union wages, prevailing David Bacon Wage, Section 3, local preference ordinance, and the Labor Department higher skill worker pay requirements. They knew they needed to help him and so many more people in his situation achieve their dreams. This is how a Florida registered Apprentice Program was born.
Now at age 44, Michael is in his second year of our Plumber Apprentice program and makes $20.84 per hour. He now has a home, car, and is ready to begin his next phase in life. He works diligently toward his goal of becoming a Journeyman Plumber and making $30.28 per hour.