A Second Chance At Loving Life

The Apprenticeship Preparation Program readies community members for much more than just finding a job. In addition to classroom instruction in the construction trades and hands-on experience with tools, participants engage in a weekly life skills session facilitated by Skipp Townsend and Shanae Polk from the 2nd Call. These sessions cover topics such as the origin of self-esteem, how family dynamics can impact your life, and how to react to challenges without making bad decisions. Skipp makes a special effort to give every person in the room a voice, starting each session with participants talking about how they’re feeling and making time for everyone to discuss struggles they’ve faced in their lives.