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North Coast Opportunities outlines paid BUILD construction training and apprenticeship placements for Lake County residents
Summary
North Coast Opportunities described its BUILD program—a paid, four-month construction training and earn‑and‑learn track—for Clear Lake residents, reporting high completion and placement rates and plans to add HVAC/solar training.
North Coast Opportunities (NCO) presented the BUILD program to the Clear Lake City Council on April 3, describing a paid four‑month construction fundamentals track that provides hands‑on training, mentorship and employer connections for Lake County residents facing barriers to employment.
Justin Gaddy, director of community wellness at NCO, said the agency runs the program on an “earn and learn” model funded in part through county support. Derek Fiedler, BUILD project manager,…
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