KOPC Workforce Development
Providing workforce training at NO COST
Year 2022-2023 65% Employment Rate
OUR PROGRAMS
During a 12-week period, participants receive career readiness training specific to resume writing, basic computer, and financial literacy. Participants also receive NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills training specific to Basic General Construction and Basic Electrical Wiring. All instructors are licensed and NCCER certified. Participants will also be paid a stipend during this training period. In addition to classroom training, successful participants will participate in in-field training and job placement with potential employers. Students who successfully complete KOPC Workforce Development program and obtain employment will receive tools for employment.
“The day I graduated from KOPC Workforce program, my instructor took me to complete an application at the job I have now. This program prepared me for the electrical work I do at Lamey Electric. The staff really care.”
Reginald Buggs, Former Student
Learn | Train | Work
Our mission is to empower marginalized communities by providing comprehensive workforce training programs that equip low to moderate income individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to secure entry-level construction jobs. Mississippi Gulf Coast residents who are low to moderate income, between the ages of 18-50 can receive training and credentials in CORE, Carpentry and Electrical, through KOPC Workforce Development Program. Participants are trained for entry-level positions in the construction industry. Through targeted outreach and community engagement, we aim to bridge the gap between unemployment and sustainable employment, fostering economic stability and upward mobility for individuals and their families. At KOPC Workforce Development, we value inclusion, diversity, and equity. By focusing on underrepresented populations, we strive to create a more inclusive and diverse construction industry, where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute to the growth of their communities.
