Opportunity Build

Do you want to start building your career? We can help.

Opportunity Build students commit to 10-12 weeks of learning and preparing for success in the construction trades. Following up to 325 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training with retired union tradespeople, graduates receive a full year of employment and job retention support—entirely free. We offer an annual all-women cohort, Women Building the Bay.

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All enrolled students must:

Be at least 18 or older
Have a Social Security number/US work authorization
Have a valid photo ID or driver’s license
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have proof of COVID-19 vaccination (fully vaccinated)
Qualify as low income

Upcoming in-person orientation and info sessions will take place on the following dates and times:

Thursday, July 27, 1 PM
Thursday, August 17, 1 PM
Thursday, August 31, 1 PM
Thursday, September 14, 1 PM
Thursday, September 28, 1 PM

Contact Marlin Jeffreys, Senior Program Manager, with questions: jeffreys@risingsunopp.org

2024 Training Dates

February 26–May 3, 2024 | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Women Building the Bay

Opportunity Build’s Women Building the Bay is the premier program in the Bay Area for connecting women and non-binary students to careers in the trades.

June 11–September 7, 2024 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Opportunity Build Core (Nights and Weekends)

For students that have daytime commitments, we offer a T/Th evening and Saturday day class each summer.

October 7–December 13, 2024 | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Opportunity Build Core (Fall)

This full-time cohort supports students of all genders and backgrounds in launching new careers in the skilled trades.

Opportunity Build

Do you want to start building your career? We can help.

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As part of Opportunity Build, you’ll develop skills to help you identify which of the 28 building trades is your best fit, including:

Program alumni have become the following—and certain trades offer direct entry for Opportunity Build graduates:

All enrolled students must:

Graduates leave Opportunity Build with certifications in:

Upcoming in-person orientation and info sessions will take place on the following dates and times:

2024 Training Dates

Women Building the Bay

Opportunity Build Core (Nights and Weekends)

Opportunity Build Core (Fall)

Opportunity Build Spotlight: High Road Construction Careers

Opportunity Build

Do you want to start building your career? We can help.

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What skills does Opportunity Build teach?

As part of Opportunity Build, you’ll develop skills to help you identify which of the 28 building trades is your best fit, including:

What careers can Opportunity Build prepare me for?

Program alumni have become the following—and certain trades offer direct entry for Opportunity Build graduates:

Are there any eligibility requirements?

All enrolled students must:

What certifications will I graduate with?

Graduates leave Opportunity Build with certifications in:

Can I drop by to meet the team and see the space?

Upcoming in-person orientation and info sessions will take place on the following dates and times:

2024 Training Dates

Women Building the Bay

Opportunity Build Core (Nights and Weekends)

Opportunity Build Core (Fall)

Opportunity Build Spotlight: High Road Construction Careers

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