BECOME A TRAINEE
At CATALYST⁴, you’ll learn hands-on skills in construction and other trades — while also building the confidence and tools to manage life’s challenges.
Whether you want a better job or dream of starting your own business, we’ll help you take the next step.
Hear from past trainees, see how we support your journey, or keep reading to learn more.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
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Fill out the application form at the bottom of this page.
Obtain a sponsor to recommend you to this program.
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Classes are scheduled when we have a core group of new trainees. Check our Important Dates page for specific times.
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Life skills and entrepreneurship, financial literacy, math basics, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
Lunch is included.
You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the class.
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Classes are provided at no cost to trainees.
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Prior trainees started their own businesses or went into construction, other trades, or manufacturing. Some continued with their education and obtained jobs after completing additional classes.
For any further information, send us a message or contact CATALYST⁴ Founder/Executive Director Diane Elliott at diane@catalyst4.org.
START YOUR APPLICATION
In order to apply for this program, you will need to have a sponsor recommend you and agree to support you through the program. You also will be need to be able to commit to completion of the program. This requires that you attend all classes and training until such time as you secure employment or complete your training.
Please make sure your sponsor sends your completed application form – including your sponsor’s confidential recommendation – to CATALYST⁴ Founder/Executive Director Diane Elliott at diane@catalyst4.org.
Or complete it online below
If you and your sponsor would prefer to send in a hard copy of your application and recommendation, please mail them to:
Northampton Community College
Fowler Family Southside Center
CIE – Room 113
511 E. Third Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
If you have an interest in our CATALYST⁴ program, but don’t have a sponsor yet, please fill out and submit this form, and we will do our best to support you through the application process.
Please make sure you have downloaded the full application form above, and emailed the completed version to diane@catalyst4.org or mailed it to the address provided above.