Out of the Box
Innovative Employment and Housing Solutions
Our mission
Out of the box is focused on improving communities through education, workforce development, and affordable home ownership.
Our program empowers women and girls to seek nontraditional work opportunities by providing the mentorship and training which will prepare them to tackle the complex nature of working in a male dominated industry. Our pre-apprenticeship program combines research from the learning sciences with real world application so that our graduates are successful in obtaining employment, and attaining home ownership as a result of participating in our program.
We seek to show every woman that she is capable of any career she chooses and wish to provide the tools and skill set necessary to do so. Specifically, our program is designed for those who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness to both move into well paying jobs and stable and affordable housing through our comprehensive training program.
Edcuation/Mentorship
- We partner apprentice tradeswomen with experts in respective fields to learn real world application of skills
- Safety training including OSHA 10 certification
- Community and allyship are at the center of our program which research shows is essential for tradeswomen's long-term success
Mental Health Support
- We provide mental health support including counseling services to every participant
- Available as needed and as an ongoing service for participants
- Continued support after completion of the program
Building Community
- We are partnered with local companies who will hire successful graduates
- Successful and qualified graduates will attain home ownership through our innovative program
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