HudsonSTEP
Empowering Future Trade Professionals
About the Program
HudsonSTEP (Hudson Skilled Trades Education Program) is an initiative in partnership with the Eutopia Foundation, Columbia-Greene Community College, and Build Hudson, an innovative contracting firm committed to workforce development. This transformative program offers one-year workforce training in building construction technology, equipping prospective students with both technical and communication skills crucial for thriving in the construction industry. The program covers tuition and fees and provides job placement assistance, setting a precedent for similar programs in other communities.
A Replicable Model
HudsonSTEP presents a replicable framework for building trades workforce training programs. With its comprehensive approach, strong industry partnerships, focus on diversity and inclusion, paid internship experiences, alumni involvement, and open-source reporting, it sets a precedent for similar programs in other communities. By implementing this model, communities can empower individuals with skills and opportunities, contributing to economic growth and community development.
HudsonSTEP is engineered to provide students with a well-rounded education in building construction technology. It equips them with both the technical and communication skills crucial for thriving in the construction industry. Encompassing various aspects of the trades, such as framing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, blueprint reading, tiling, teamwork, workplace professionalism, and problem-solving, HudsonSTEP ensures that graduates are not just job-ready, but ready to excel.