Info Sessions on Google’s Skilled Trades and Readiness (S.T.A.R.) Program

February 13, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

For students considering a career in the construction industry, the next Google S.T.A.R. cohort starts Monday, March 18, at NOVA’s Manassas Campus!

S.T.A.R. program participants will discover careers in skilled trades, earn certifications recognized across the construction industry and receive hands-on training, all while being paid for five weeks. And the best part? Those who successfully complete the program will have an opportunity to work on a live construction site afterward.

Participants will:

Master construction safety techniques
Learn how to read and understand blueprints
Become OSHA 10 certified for workplace safety
Train in first aid, CPR and AED
Develop professional skills for the job site
Gain knowledge in financial literacy for smart money management

Classes will start on March 18 at the Manassas Campus (10500 Battleview Parkway | Manassas, VA 20109). Join an in-person information session (Manassas Campus, MTS Building) to learn more:

Thursday, February 15, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 20, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 22, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Please send an email to to STAR.workforceVA@gmail.com if you have any questions about the program.

Submitted by:
Latoya Garrison Ford, Career Connection Corrdinator, LGarrison@nvcc.edu