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Institute Summary
The Teen Construction + Design Institute (C+DI) is an 8 month paid internship program for teens considering careers in construction, interior design, interior decorating and mural painting. You will learn from industry professionals and receive customized career mentorship to help you prepare to work in the industry of your choice. Throughout the experience you will learn about industry trends, industry requirements that will position you to pursue employment or business ownership, connect with industry pros and peers and prepare to market yourself as future construction + design pros.
Institute Details
Through the Teen C+DI youth are exposed to careers and work experiences in construction, mural painting and interior design and decorating. Once enrolled students will be interns of Mission Accomplished Transition Services. Part I of the Institute educates student interns about key business operations skills and knowledge. Weekly interactive and student centered workshops are developed and delivered in partnership with industry professionals. During Part II student interns will be paired with industry professionals to work on a short term construction, interior design, interior decorating or mural painting project.
The Institute addresses barriers into the construction + design industry, particularly for women and Black Indigenous People of Color, by providing aspiring teen tradespeople and creatives with the necessary knowledge, experience and connections to prepare themselves to follow a path that requires skilled tradespeople while making a positive impact in their communities.
Applications for the 2024-2025 internship year are closed. We are excited that you are interested. Please click the interest form button and complete the form to let us know you are interested in the Institute then a member of the team will contact you.
Time commitment: 6-9 hours per week (October – June)
Days + Times: 5pm-8pm, every Wednesday + Thursday
Part I, Career Education Workshops (October – January):
- learn industry language
- foster stronger relationships with industry peers
- experience a professional learning environment while fostering an industry specific learning community
- discover whether or not the industry, organization, or professional role is a good personal and professional fit for you
- strengthen your business etiquette skills and knowledge
- learn about the career journeys and requirements from industry professional
Part II, Industry Project (February-May):
- work on a project in partnership with a local construction, interior decoraing or mural painting professional
- foster relationships with industry peers and professionals
- experience a professional work environment
- enhance project management and execution skills
- identify whether or not the industry, organization, or professional role is a good personal and professional fit for you
- industry experience
- enhance professional network
- develop team building skills
- develop public speaking and professional writing skills
- shadow local business leaders in your desired trade of interest
- gain access to local inspirational industry professionals
INSTITUTE Impact
100%
of students say the Institute helps them explore careers they did not consider before
100%
of students Was paired with an industry mentor
83%
of students secured employment (2022-2023 school year)
100%
of students were referred to and enrolled in additional career and college readiness programs (2022-2023 school year)


To learn more about the Teen Construction + Design Institute,
call us at (518) 207-0209 or emsail us at inquire@matransitionservices.org