A HigherSelf Initiative
in collaboration with Antione Harrell, project manager with MetroPower — leading electrical contractor in the Southeast United States, with a safety-first culture, quality craftsmanship, and knowledge-sharing at its core
Building Pathways to Skilled Trades Employment
Free OSHA certification, hands-on trade training, complete tool kits, and wraparound support — for young people 16+, returning citizens, and adults ready to build a lasting career.
Who This Program Is For
This program is open to any adult ready to commit to a trades career. We go the extra mile for people who have faced real barriers getting there.
What Participants Receive
Every benefit is fully covered — no cost to participants.
OSHA Certification
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 — fully covered. The industry-recognized credential required on most job sites.
Complete Tool Kit
Professional-grade hand tools, safety gloves, goggles, and a hi-vis vest — yours to keep.
Trade Training
Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC modules. Digital blueprint reading on provided tablets.
Job Placement
Direct connections to hiring employers, union apprenticeships, and local contractor networks.
Mentorship
One-on-one guidance from licensed tradespeople throughout the full program.
Wraparound Support
Transportation assistance, childcare coordination, and life-stability support.
Program Impact
Safety-first training that translates directly to employment. Data reflects program projections and early cohort outcomes — updated as classes complete.
42
Participants Trained
84%
Job Placement Rate
38
OSHA Certs Earned
22/hr
Avg. Starting Wage
Training Modules Completed
Job Placement Rate
Volunteer & Get Involved
Tradespeople, instructors, and community supporters are the backbone of this program. Your time directly changes lives.
Licensed Tradesperson
Lead hands-on instruction in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC — in the field or in the classroom.
Guest Instructor
Teach blueprint reading, safety standards, or share career experience with participants.
Mentor
Walk alongside one participant as they move from training into their first trade job.
Employer Connector
Help our graduates land jobs by making introductions to contractors, unions, and firms.
Official Resources
Our curriculum and certifications are grounded in federal standards. These links connect you directly to the credentials and agencies we work with.
OSHA Training & Safety
OSHA Outreach Training Program
Official OSHA 10 & 30 details, authorized trainer lookup.
Find an Authorized OSHA Trainer
Search the OSHA directory of certified outreach trainers.
Construction Safety Standards
Federal construction safety standards (29 CFR 1926).
Workers' Rights (DOL)
U.S. Department of Labor overview of worker protections.
Apprenticeships & Workforce
Apprenticeship.gov
Federal portal for registered apprenticeships in all trades.
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
Official DOL information on apprenticeship programs.
WIOA — Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
Federal funding for workforce training including barrier populations.
CareerOneStop — Find Training
DOL-funded local training finder, certifications, labor market data.
Questions about the program?
Email pathways@higherselflife.com — we respond to every message.
Ready to Build Your Future?
Applications take less than 10 minutes. Our team reviews every submission personally and reaches out within 2–3 business days.