We are excited to be hosted by CCDI Clayco for T2WA25 in the Exciting Delmar Loop for our Workshops and Meetings!

6358 Delmar Blvd. #200, St. Louis, MO 63130 

The School District of University City’s Adult Education and Literacy Program (UCAEL) and Clayco’s Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI) have combined forces to develop a comprehensive 4 to 6-week "Beyond These Walls" Career Prep Integrated Education Training Program. This partnership offers a well-organized sequence of activities that balance classroom learning, hands-on experience, soft skills development, and certification attainment. In this context of construction and workforce development, "IET" refers to Integrated Education and Training, a model that combines adult education, workforce preparation, and vocational training to help individuals gain skills and credentials for in-demand careers. Below is the sequence of activities that incorporate the NCCER Fast Track or Core curriculum, the CareerSafe OSHA 10 curriculum, and the Work Wise Book series, alongside real-world work experience: 

As graduation approaches and you try to decide what's next let us help!! We the School District of University City’s Adult Education and Literacy Program have an opportunity we provide by partnering agencies from the St. Louis area to connect you to job training opportunities.  The Transition to Work Academy (T2WA) is a program designed to connect new graduates with access to job training and certifications to prepare for employment opportunities in high demand areas such as healthcare, building & construction trades, and technology, etc. 

The T2WA will hold workshops scheduled during the month of June (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:30-12:30).  We are excited to hold our workshops in space provided by TBA in the Delmar Loop!  Workshops will assist students with resume writing and other career preparation activities, visits from training providers and potential employers, and preparation for assessments that may be required for training enrollments.  Additionally, the T2WA can support students with driver education if a license is required for their career path.

Participants will be enrolled with Employment Connection through the Missouri Job Center.  Employment Connection provides employment support services, Job Readiness Training, wraparound services, and access to funding for job training programs, and even up to $350 in payments for goal achievement during the T2WA!

T2WA Focus and Goals:

• Meet the needs of non-college bound high school graduates to access short-term training programs

• Prepare individuals for mid-level careers in high-demand industries 

• Connect individuals with employers seeking workers to train and develop skills

• Training Programs include to name a few:

  • St. Louis Community College Accelerated Training Programs - Medical Assistant, Coding, etc.

  • New Beyond These Walls Prep Cpnstruction IET in parntership with CDDI Clayco Construction 

  • St. Louis School of Phlebotomy

  • BUD (Building Union Diversity), PATTS (Carpenters Pre-Apprenticeship Tactical Training School)

  • NPower Technology

  • Bell Brown Medical Training

  • BJC Health / Tarlton Construction

Important Dates to Know:

• May 12: Interest Form Due (Scan Code Below)

• May 15-18 Enrollment and Intake Testing (if needed)

• May 22: University City Graduation Day

• May 25: T2WA Kick-Off Breakfast

• May 31-June 22: T2WA Workshops - Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays

Location of the Transition to Work Academy:

One Family Church: 6358 Delmar Blvd., #200, University City, MO 63130

Complete Form ASAP Interest Form

Clayco visit on June 15, T2WA participants onsite with Project Manager Ryan Brockman. Thanks to Ms. Boemer, CCDI Director for planning the day and Mr. Lester for sharing his knowledge and time!

The School District of University City’s Adult Education and Literacy Program (UCAEL) and Clayco’s Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI) have combined forces to develop a comprehensive 4 to 6-week "Beyond These Walls" Career Prep Integrated Education Training Program. This partnership offers a well-organized sequence of activities that balance classroom learning, hands-on experience, soft skills development, and certification attainment. In this context of construction and workforce development, "IET" refers to Integrated Education and Training, a model that combines adult education, workforce preparation, and vocational training to help individuals gain skills and credentials for in-demand careers 

Regions Bank Rep, Cindy Liberman visited with T2WA participants to discuss banking on June 16th.