The waitlist for carpenters’ apprenticeship programs is normally two-years long, but 37-year old Tyann Taylor was able to break into the trade within months after Working Partnerships’ Trades Orientation Program led her directly to a pre-apprenticeship. Tyann is now two years into an apprenticeship—and fully satisfied with her career choice.

 

Photo: Felix Uribe

Sunday, April 14, 2019 I’m doing way better now. I worked at Home Depot for years and wasn’t making half of what I’m making as a second year apprentice. Tyann Taylor, San José