McCann FREE Carpentry Training Info Session

Are you ready for a career in the carpentry industry?

Join us for an information session to learn more about McCann Technical School’s grant funded adult education programs and grant eligibility criteria.

11:00 AM I Tuesday, September 1
North Adams Public Library
74 Church St, North Adams, MA 01247

The McCann Technical School Adult Education Program, in collaboration with the MassHire Berkshire Career Center and the Commonwealth Corporation, is offering a free 200-hour carpentry training program with credentials and career placement assistance. Our CTI program will provide students with industry training and hands-on experience working with today’s machines and tools.

Certifications:

• OSHA-10
• Hot Works

Program dates: September 21 – December 22, 2026
Monday – Thursday: 3:15-7:15 pm.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Unemployed or Underemployed (Earning < $21.90 per hour or $45,700 annually)
• Massachusetts Resident
• Authorized to work in the US
• 18 years of age by completion of training
• High School Diploma or its equivalent (HiSET/GED)
• Must pass a CORI Background Check

**Interested trainees are encouraged to bring proof of eligibility with them**

What Documentation will I need?

To be eligible for CTI funding, you must meet the following criteria and provide proof. Note that in many cases, one document can prove multiple criteria. In certain cases, you may self-attest to prove eligibility (never for Work Authorization). Here are the categories and some examples that can be used as proof.

Aged 18+ upon completion of the training, typical documents include:

• Driver’s License or State ID Card
• Passport
• Employment Authorization Card (I-766) or Permanent Resident Card (I-551)

Massachusetts Resident, typical documents include:

• MA Driver’s License or State ID Card
• Utility Bill dated in last 3 months
• Government mail received in the past 60 days
• Bank Statement
• Lease agreement
• Home or auto insurance

Authorized to Work in the U.S., typical documents include:

• US Passport or Passport Card
• US Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Permanent Resident Card (I-551) or Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

Unemployed / Underemployed.

Unemployed: Proof of collecting unemployment, such as

• • Letter of unemployment verification
  • Screenshot of unemployment insurance account.
  • Tax form (eg. 1040 form)

Underemployed: earning <$21.90 per hour working full time or $45,700 annually.

• • • A minimum of 1 pay stub from last 6 months
    • Direct Deposit records
    • Tax Forms such as IRS 1040
    • Offer Letter/Employer Letter
    • Proof of income based public benefits (TANF, SNAP, SSI, SSDI).

Have a high school credential (HS Diploma, HiSET, GED, etc).