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North Coast Opportunities’ BUILD program reports high job placement rate and ARPA funding extension
Summary
NCO reported an 89% placement rate for its BUILD construction training program and told the board an ARPA grant originally for $800,000 has been extended to $1,065,000; the county-funded cohort has completed projects around the county.
North Coast Opportunities on Tuesday updated the Lake County Board of Supervisors on the BUILD (Building Up Individuals and Local Development) program, a paid, four‑month construction training and placement initiative that NCO said is producing durable employment outcomes and completing community housing repairs.
Justin Gaddy, NCO’s director of community wellness, told the board the program combines hands-on construction work with case management, coaching, and classroom instruction. Over the past five years the program has…
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