Construction Laborer Pre-Employment Program

Rapid Construction Training

Help learners quickly build foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for a career in the construction industry.

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Program Overview

The Construction Laborer Pre-Employment Program is a multimodal program designed with construction industry experts. Learners will develop foundational skills, including tool identification and handling, safety best practices, and interview readiness.

  • Approximately 20 hours to complete

  • 32 Immersive VR activities

  • Structured, sequenced curriculum

  • 39 Interactive e-learning activities

  • Knowledge check assessments

  • Certificate of completion

  • Approximately 20 hours to complete

Browse the Curriculum

The Construction Laborer program is mapped to industry-recognized competencies and OSHA-10 Construction Industry standards, ensuring learners are developing the skills employers expect and safety knowledge they require.

Course Overview

(1 Lesson)

Learners recognize course expectations, structure, and grading requirements while identifying how to access VR simulations and headset information.

Introduction to the Role

(2 Lessons)

Learners label types of construction sites and recall common tasks, responsibilities, employability skills, and career growth opportunities for construction laborers.

Construction Workplace Safety

(10 Lessons)

Learners recognize the importance of situational awareness on construction sites and select appropriate PPE while identifying safety precautions to avoid potential hazards including electrical, lifting, height, ladder, and other workplace dangers.

Microcredential Issued: Construction Workplace Safety

Power Tools

(13 Lessons)

Learners identify power tools used for common tasks in the construction industry and understand industry terminology related to power tool operation.

Microcredential Issued: Power Tools

Hand Tools

(5 Lessons)

Learners identify appropriate hand tools and layout tools used for common tasks in the construction industry.

Microcredential Issued: Hand Tools

Resume & Interview Preparation

(2 Lessons)

Learners identify key parts of a well-written construction laborer resume and understand interview strategies specific to the field.

Prepare Learners for Construction Careers

The Construction Laborer Pre-Employment Program helps workforce boards and community-based organizations streamline the path to employability and apprenticeship programs.

Address Workforce Gaps

Equip learners to gain essential trade skills faster, helping them transition into construction job sites and apprenticeships with confidence.

Meet Learners Where They Are

No need to secure transportation to access a job site or workshop—any location with WiFi can be used for training.

Offer Safe Learning Experiences

Learners build confidence operating virtually under a digital coach’s guidance, safely developing familiarity with tools and construction site procedures prior to entering the field.

Deploy With Confidence

Pre-Employment Programs can be rolled out without a subject matter expert or any previous experience with VR ,and a facilitator toolkit can help guide your implementation

Built With Guidance From Industry Experts

The Construction Laborer Pre-Employment program was developed with input from industry employers and subject matter experts across the U.S., with an emphasis on foundational skills needed to enter the workforce.

“This was the most prepared group of youths we’ve hosted for a work experience. Graduates are very respectful, well prepared, and are doing great on the job.”

Andrea Alvarez
Director of Workforce Development
Fessler & Bowman
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