Rancho Cielo Construction Academy

The Construction Academy is a unique experience, where students are engaged in our classroom, vocational activities, and workshops through Rancho Cielo’s partnership with the John Muir Charter School.

This program will serve up to 30 students at a time, with open enrollment.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 7:45 am-2:45 pm
Friday, 7:45 am-11:45 am

Program start/end dates:

August thru June every year.
On-going enrollment, interested students may enroll at any time.

Eligibility

16 to 24 years of age
Not a High School Diploma Graduate (may transfer a GED into a high school Diploma)
Meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) income eligibility requirements
Underserved: low income, drug use, gang involvement, criminal background, truancy, school credit deficient, school dropouts, probation referral, homeless, on foster care
Drug-free
Required to follow strict dress code guidelines and behavioral expectations while enrolled in the program, both on and off-campus
Must follow the law and conditions of their probation

Services

Students will receive the following services from the program:

Construction training: Building tiny homes
- Vocational training includes a combination of both hands-on and textbook teaching. The following subjects will be reviewed:
  - Basic Safety
  - Introduction to Construction math
  - Introduction to Hand tools
  - Introduction to Power Tools
  - Introduction to Construction Drawings
  - Introduction to Basic Rigging
  - Basic Communication Skill
  - Basic Employability Skills
California standard instruction (Literacy & Numeracy) by Certificated Teachers
Credit recovery toward a high school diploma
General Education Development (GED) instruction on the way to earning their diploma
Basic computer skills instruction
Small class sizes; individual instruction as needed
College readiness, enrollment assistance, academic counseling
Behavioral health counseling as needed
Opportunities for electives, such as art, music, and physical education
Pre-Employment skills training and job search assistance and placement
Access to community resources and individual case management
Assistance with referrals to supportive services (transportation, job search clothing, child care, etc).