CityBuild

CityBuild provides comprehensive pre-apprenticeship and construction administration training to San Francisco residents. It is an internationally-recognized model for creating opportunities and careers for residents through local projects.

Learn. Build. Earn.

Apply for CityBuild and begin your new career in construction or construction administration with free hands-on training.

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Services

Training programs

Apply to train for a career in construction

CityBuild provides industry-recognized training for construction and construction administration to San Francisco residents.

Career services for union construction workers and CityBuild graduates

Get help finding construction work

Construction workers can get career support and help finding open positions in construction.

Resources

Documents and Forms

CityBuild Forms

Many construction projects in the City are covered by hiring policies for both trade workers and administrative/professional services positions. Each policy has forms for maintaining compliance and for requesting local workers through CityBuild's Employment Networking Services.

Required documents for CityBuild certification

This page explains how to submit proof of identity and proof of residency documents for program participants of CityBuild (including CityBuild's Employment Network Services).

Reports

Local Hire for Construction

Read info and reports about the Local Hiring Policy for Construction in San Francisco.

About

CityBuild offers 12 to 18-week pre-apprenticeship and construction skills training programs at the City College of San Francisco, Evans Campus. Trainees learn college-level math while learning foundational skills, obtaining industry-recognized certifications, and gaining knowledge to enter the construction trades as successful new apprentices. It is administered by the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development.