unCommon Construction

Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12

unCommon Construction is a workforce development non-profit that uses the build process to empower youth with the skills, network, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

100 - 499

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

National

STATE(S) COVERED

Louisiana, Minnesota

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Mentorship, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Youth Apprenticeship

DELIVERY MODALITY

In-person

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school, Summer

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Academic Credit, Other Incentives/ Benefits

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Educators, Employers, Technical Assistance For Schools/Districts, Professional

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Female Learners, Low-income / FRPL Eligible, Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Yes

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing, Construction

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

unCommon Construction

Multiple States

National

uncommonconstruction.org

grades 9–10 grades 11–12

Tarrant To & Through Partnership

Regional

The Tarrant To & Through Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students have the training and skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.

Available in: TX

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5