Nonprofit
P.O.W.E.R. Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (Trades for a Difference)
A free seven week construction pre-apprenticeship for Philadelphia Housing Authority residents and Section 8 voucher holders. It includes safety certificates, a $500 gift and a route into apprenticeship.
- Free
- Ages 18 and up
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What they do
Learn construction basics, earn safety and OSHA certificates, and choose carpentry, plumbing or electrical work.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Neighbors who live in the area
- Ages
- Ages 18 and up
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
Seven week program. Daily times and cohort start dates are not published.
Trades for a Difference office
- Address
- 6812 Chew Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
- Part of the city
- Upper Northwest
What we know so far
First step: Use the Register now link on the program page..
We have not written a first visit guide for this group yet. Not sure what to expect? Contact them before you go.
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Free vocational training, with a $500 gift, paid lunch and other incentives listed.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: tradesforadifference.org Listed in the sources below
- Email: info@tradesforadifference.org Listed in the sources below
- Phone: (267) 270-5095 Listed in the sources below
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a basic check: we confirmed the group is active and open to join.
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Probably active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.
- tradesforadifference.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Audience, Cost, First step, Status
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