Free Underground Communication Construction Training Available

WorkSource has partnered with Redline Training Academy to provide a certified FREE, 10-day Underground Communication Construction Training in Thurston County. Participants can explore and learn career opportunities within the underground communications, broadband and construction industries. Redline Training Academy alongside Vemeer NW, will provide participants with all the necessary gear and lunch at no cost.

Participants will become certified in Directional Drill Maintenance and Operations, Ladder Safety, and Mini Excavator Maintenance and Operations. Participants will learn how to safely work around and identify existing utilities, safely operate, and maintain heavy hydraulic equipment, understand conduit placements, mud mixing, soil classifications, plotting drill paths are just a few of the specific areas in which participants will become proficient.

This training is available to those who are looking for employment and are at least 18+ years of age with a high school diploma or GED, have a current and valid WA state driver’s license, are drug-free, have no violent or employer theft felonies, can lift and carry at least 50 pounds, ability to work on your feet all day and have barriers to employment.

The first Underground Communications Construction Training is scheduled for February 28 through March 11, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Training will take place at Talking Cedar in Thurston County. An exclusive Hiring Event is scheduled for these Graduates on Friday, March 11 at 8:30 am, with employers offering a living wage no less than $19 per hour. Participants must complete and provide all necessary documentation requested within the registration form. Space is limited to five students, register today by clicking on the following link, https://pacmtn.jotform.com/220405459959162.

For more information, please contact Amanda Fields, Program Coordinator for Business Solutions, at afields@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 357-3362.