Welcome to WORK WORKS, INC., a workforce development and community improvement organization. 

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We strive to connect  workforce development strategies that build ladders into the middle class for all marginalized communities in Dutchess County.

The objective of the nine-month program is to prepare individuals for entry-level jobs as carpenter assistance, with opportunities for advancement to more responsible positions. 

CURRICULUM

In this program, "Poughkeepsie in Renewal" students will learn to construct and renovate residential and commercial buildings through experiential learning. They will use hand tools and machines, and learn the different practices of current and emerging industry standards. Students will experience the importance of working together safely and efficiently on building sites to meet clients' needs.

Our vision is to advance economic independence for communities most vulnerable who seek livable wage jobs.

​Our developmental activity is experiential carpentry learning and professional development.

​Our strategy is to connect, collaborate and, work  within the community to afford students opportunities to renovate or build residential or commercial structures from the foundation up with the ultimate goal of achieving marketable skills transferable into access to livable wage employment. Thus, impacting community improvement outcomes.

We think that every individual has access to the tools, resources, and opportunities to improve their overall financial well-being.

​Our values define who we are as an organization and guide the way we work with our partners, within our communities, and with each other.

We have a deep commitment to our mission. We work hard to create the best outcomes for our trainees and communities, and we have fun doing it.

We respect, trust and empathize with others. We are supportive and responsive and value different perspectives. While we are diverse in backgrounds and skills, we are united opportunities to our marginalized communities.

We strive for excellence in everything we do and aim to add measurable value to neighborhoods, participants, and the industry.

We believe in accountability and operate with the highest standards of integrity and transparency. We communicate openly and honestly with our partners and each other,

We embrace collaboration. The connections we foster with our colleagues, trainees, government partners, and other like-mined organizations are critical to improving employment opportunities and making a positive impact on the physical, social, and economic infrastructure of communities.  

Location & Qualification 
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Work Works, Inc., is an IRS-qualified  nonprofit organization located in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Our Program
The program offers individuals a chance to learn basic carpentry or woodworking skills by creating activities or projects, working with various power and handheld tools. Individuals are trained on workplace safety and learn to follow a blueprint to complete activity or project. The skills learned are a stepping point toward finding meaningful employment in the green smart construction industry.

The program includes several months of classroom and laboratory instruction. The curriculum  was designed by Arthur R. Atkins, Sr. (Master's degree in Curriculum and Supervision and Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership).

 
 









   

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