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Rebuilding, Reentrants, & Reading Program Overview
A comprehensive registered pre-apprenticeship program in the construction trades supported through a U.S. Department of Labor Reentry Training Grant, the County of Berks and grants from the Berks County Workforce Development Board and PA Labor & Industry
Each 8 week cohort of R3 provides participants with:
53 hours
of an evidenced based cognitive curriculum delivered by
BCPS staff
40 hours
career & technical education at Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center
48 hours
of hands on experience working on Habitat for Humanity & Neighborhood
Housing Services
Properties*
R3 utilizes best practices to transform participants’ lives by improving employment outcomes and reducing recidivism. BCPS created this comprehensive program model that utilizes best practices in reentry programming and career & technical education.
Participants also receive:
Case Management
Mentoring
CPR, Flagger, and OSHA Safety certifications
42 hours of additional workforce preparation, support, job placement and retention assistance