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Hammers With Heart Trades Camp

MISSION

The mission of Hammers with Heart Trades Camps (HwHTC) is to encourage urban youth to consider one of the trades (carpentry, masonry, metalworking, power plant, horticulture, surface coatings, electrical, plumbing) as a valid career opportunity.

WHY

HwHTC will provide basic training in one or more of the trades, together with hands-on projects to build skills and self-confidence that youth need to achieve their career goals.

WHEN

June 21, 2021, through June 25, 2021
June 28, 2021, through July 3, 2021

WHERE

Orleans Technical College – 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation provided daily From The Common Place: 5736 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143

OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS

Attainment of Hands-on Carpentry Skills

Exposure To Learning a Skilled Trade

Students Will Build a Bench and learn basic plumbing and electrical skills.

Students Will Receive a Certificate of Completion Tools, safety equipment and materials will be provided

Our Story

The Common Place (TCP) provides holistic support to children and their families in SW Philadelphia through educational programs, food sovereignty, community collaboration and welcome.

Our Programs

We actively stand with our surrounding community in supporting youth and inspiring them to reach their highest potential.

Ways to Support

There are many ways to support The Common Place! Financial contributions are one means of empowering The Common Place to fulfill its mission.

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