TEKTON CAREER TRAINING

Tekton Career Training is a unique collaboration between local craft educators, industry leaders, local churches, and volunteer organizations who have a strong desire to give a hand up to our local international community as we respond to the shortage of skilled craftspeople in our region. Our long-term goal is to serve people in need who are confronted with insurmountable barriers to vocational training and career opportunities... 67% of all former refugees in the U.S. live in low-income households (annual income of less than $40,320 for a family of four). At the same time, for every 5 skilled craftsmen leaving the construction field, only 1 is entering the workforce. In Georgia alone, there is an annual demand for over 1,000 electricians, not to mention welders, pipefitters, carpenters, etc. On average, these journeymen level craftsmen can earn $57,510 annually. We believe we can connect the people in need around us to these life-long career opportunities by providing the relevant..