Hammer Nail Building Construction’s 4-year Trade School

Hammer Nail Building Construction’s 4-year Trade School offers a helping hand to our future students, the homeless, mostly U.S. Veterans. 

Hopefully, our student base will comprise homeless families and single homeless people. We will have a place to live, three meals daily for their families, and a meal while the homeless are at school. If a paying customer comes to us to work on their cars or trucks, then some money will be given to the students to live on during the instruction courses at 4-Year Trade School.

• This letter introduces Hammer Nail Building Construction’s 4-year Trade School. This constriction trade school will be hands-on, with training, using professional tools and knowledge from professional staff working in the building trade for years. During the first month, students will be instructed on different woodcuts and working with concrete. 

Starting a four-year Building Construction technology trade school will be costly. Hammer Nail Building Construction’s four-year Trade School will instruct from start to finish on new and old construction jobs. What tools are needed, etc.?

A condemned rebuildable warehouse to house and train students for fieldwork. 

104 tools needed to start up Hammer Nail Building Construction’s 4-year Trade School

Hammer Nail Building Construction 4-Year Trade School outlines the comprehensive vision and operational strategy for Hammer Nail Building Construction 4-Year Trade School. This new trade school is dedicated to equipping individuals with the skills, tools, and knowledge necessary to thrive in today's growing, in-demand building construction trade.

In this ever-evolving job market, the demand for skilled tradespeople is booming. Traditional college degrees are not always the most accessible or relevant path for everyone; Hammer Nail Building Construction 4-Year Trade School will have the skilled trades available.

Hammer Nail Building Construction 4-Year Trade School will provide individuals with an alternative pathway to success:

• Empower individuals: Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn valuable skills and build a fulfilling career. We offer flexible program options and personalized support to ensure student success.
• Hammer Nail Building      Construction will bridge the skills gap: We collaborate with local businesses and industry experts to develop industry-relevant curriculums, ensuring our graduates have the necessary skills to hit the ground running upon completion as masters in their new trades.
• Contribute to the local economy: By providing skilled workforces for local businesses, we aim to stimulate economic growth and development in our community and beyond.

Our business plan details the following key points:

• Market analysis and target audience definition

Define our target audience as homeless individuals seeking career transitions.

A lot of homeless individuals who have limited educational backgrounds face specific challenges.

• Develop a socially responsible business model:

Affordability

Support services!

Partnerships

• Target Audience

Age: According to the 2021 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, adults (aged 18 and over) comprise most of the homeless population, with 71% being individuals and 29% being part of families with children under 18.

Race and ethnicity: Data from the National Alliance to End Homelessness indicates that in 2018, 50% of the homeless population in the Kansas City area identified as Black, and 41.8% identified as White. Data on other ethnicities, such as Hispanic or Latino, is limited. 

Veteran status: The National Alliance to End Homelessness report shows that in 2018, 11.2% of the homeless population in the Kansas City area were veterans.

Chronic homelessness: Individuals experiencing homelessness for an extended period (typically one year or more) can face additional challenges re-entering housing.

Lack of affordable housing: Rising housing costs and limited availability of affordable housing units are significant factors pushing individuals and families toward homelessness. Most are uneducated. 

• Market analysis

Identify the specific challenges individuals face in entering the workforce:

• Lack of relevant experience: Recent graduates or individuals.
• Recent graduates: People who have just graduated from college, university, or other educational programs may have little to no formal work experience. 
• Career changes: Individuals who are looking to switch careers may not have experience in their new field, even if they have experience in other areas. 
• Stay-at-home parents: People who have taken time off from work to raise children may find that their skills are not up-to-date or relevant to the current job market.
• Training for People with disabilities: 
• Administrative and Office Work: Handling project paperwork, scheduling, cost analysis, and communication.
• Safety Management: Inspecting, training, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations on-site.
• Design and Engineering: Architectural design, blueprint creation, and structural engineering (may be best suited to people with mobility disabilities).
• Trades: Some skilled trades, like electrical work, plumbing, or carpentry, can be modified or adapted for individuals with disabilities.
• Equipment Operation and Mechanics: Operating machinery and maintaining equipment often have options to accommodate physical disabilities.
• Limited access to job opportunities: Individuals living in areas with limited job options or those facing discrimination based on race, gender, or age might have fewer opportunities to find suitable employment.
• Identify the specific challenges individuals face in entering the workforce:
• Hammer Nail Building Construction’s 4-year Trade School
• job skills or relevant training.
• Inadequate qualifications: Employers often list specific skills and experience as essential requirements. Without these qualifications, individuals might struggle to pass initial screening processes or be deemed unfit for the role.
• Limited job opportunities: Certain sectors might have stricter skill requirements, making it difficult for individuals lacking training to find suitable openings.

Reduced earning potential:

• Entry-level positions: Individuals with limited skills are often restricted to entry-level roles with lower salaries and slower career      progression than those with specific training or certifications.
• Underemployment: Individuals      might be forced to accept jobs that don't fully utilize their potential or don't require their existing skills, leading to underemployment and job dissatisfaction.

Lack of job skills or relevant training

• Limited access to education and training programs

Barriers related to housing instability, transportation, childcare, or criminal records.

Analyze the landscape of existing workforce development programs.

Government-funded programs.

Non-profit organizations.

Community colleges and vocational schools

• Comprehensive curriculum descriptions for each trade program, KC Competition of trade schools in the Kansas City area: 

There are two schools in building construction in the Kansas City area.

1. Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri.

2. Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas 

I attended both MCCKC and JCCC campuses while earning my AA degree. I graduated from Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, campus, Penn Valley, in 2000.

Both campuses offer the same courses with the same number of classes and hands-on instruction.

Classes such as: 

General Construction Principles and Trade Tools - 4.00 credits Prerequisite: MATH 31 

Electrical Safety and Principles - 3.00 credits Prerequisite: MATH 31 

Carpentry: Sheetrock, Siding, and Finishes - 4.00 credits

Wiring Methods: Residential and Light Commercial - 3.00 credits

Carpentry: Stairs, Flooring and Roofs - 3.00 credits

Building Mechanical Systems - 3.00 credits

Outside building construction broken down range:

• Shortest: Some programs can be completed in 2 years, but these are usually very intensive and require a significant commitment from the apprentice.
• Most common: Most programs fall within the 3 to 4-year range. This allows for a good balance between classroom learning and on-the-job experience, ensuring apprentices gain the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Longest: Some specialized trades, like elevator installers or electricians, might require apprenticeships lasting up to 5 years. These programs involve a more complex skillset and often incorporate additional training beyond basic construction knowledge.
• Each of those classes at Johnson County Community College and Metropolitan Community College, Kanas City, are only fifteen weeks and does not offer much experience.

There are a lot of prerequisites for each class offered by our competition. Hammer Nail Building, Construction Trade School, will incorporate half-hour classes on Math and reading curriculum at the beginning of each class. 

• Experienced faculty and staff profiles: MCC Longview did have experienced instructors  but they could only teach so much in fifteen-week class times due to class size. 
• Experienced faculty and staff profiles; see business plan upon request.
• The financial projections are too detailed for this introduction letter, and funding strategies must be detailed because of the significant cost involved; see the Business Plan upon request.
• Marketing and recruitment plans will be advertised to the homeless community.

Hammer Nail Building Construction will have experienced faculty and staff. Hammer Nail Building Construction Technology will start with thirty students and twenty-two master building contractors with several years in the building construction business to train the thirty students in all aspects of construction. 

• We will reach out to recruit from:
• Organizations serving diverse communities.
• Organize career fairs and workshops.
• Utilize social media and online platforms.

We are confident that Hammer Nail Building Construction will be a valuable asset to our community, providing individuals with the skills and confidence to succeed in their chosen trade. We are committed to providing exceptional educational experiences and contributing to a vibrant and thriving local economy.

Hammer Nail Building Construction will be a licensed contractor with students and experienced construction personnel well-versed in all aspects of construction and restoration of abandoned and damaged buildings.

• There are no competitive Trade Schools in the two-state area. Hammer Nail Building Construction will find a condemned apartment building to restore and make a home for the homeless student. 

The Average Number of Workers Involved in a Construction Site is 22 positions.   

Name of Job Number of Employees  

Landscapers 1 experienced employee and three students

Excavators 1 experienced employee and 1 to 4 students

Concrete Worker 1 experienced employee and 3 to 4 students

Framers 2 experienced employees and 4 to 5 students

Brick Masons 2 experienced employees and 2 to 5 students

Electrons  2 experienced employees and 4 to 5 students

Plumbers 2 experienced employees and 4 to 5 students

Dry Wall Installers  2 experienced employees and 2 to 4 students

Painters/ Cleaners  2 experienced employees and 2 to 4 students

Rough Carpenters, 4 experienced employees and 4 to 5 students

Finish Carpenters  2 experienced employees and 4 to 5 students

Appliance / Floor  2 experienced employees and 2 to 5 students

Students will float where needed.

• Shop manager or owner: Oversee the entire operation, ensuring smooth workflow, customer satisfaction, and adherence to regulations. Additionally, they might handle business aspects like payroll and marketing.

Some might be concerned about making it work with only thirty students. However, additional students will be added, making up three shifts. 

On construction sites, shifts will be:

• The first shift starts at 7:00 AM, takes half an hour to set up the workstation, has lunch at 12:30, takes half an hour to tear down the workstation, and finishes at 3:00 PM, a total of 8 hours.
• The second shift, 3:00 PM, takes half an hour to set up the workstation, lunch at 9:00 PM, and half an hour to tear down the workstation, and finishes at 11:00 PM, a total of 8 hours.
• The night shift at 11:00 PM takes half an hour to set up the workstation, lunch at 3:00 AM, and half an hour to tear down the workstation, finishes at 7:00 AM, a total of 8 hours.

Homes donated to Hammer Nail Building Construction 4-year Trade School, after being restored and landscaped, will be sold, and monies will be placed in an account to help cover costs. 

If contracted by homeowners for remodeling or repair, money earned is placed into our account.

We welcome your feedback and invite you to explore the in-depth business plan upon request.