aSTEAM Village’s Workforce Development and Skilled Trades Programs focus on STEAM education for youth and adults including: IT and Computer Science certification preparation; and certifications for college readiness, workforce development, and entrepreneurship. aSTEAM Village is a partner in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) EnVision Centers, which are premised on the notion that financial support alone is insufficient to solve the problem of poverty. Rather, intentional and collective efforts across a diverse set of organizations are needed to implement a holistic approach to foster long-lasting self-sufficiency.

EnVision Centers, like aSTEAM Village, provide communities with a centralized hub for support in the following four pillars: 1) Economic Empowerment, 2) Educational Advancement, 3) Health & Wellness, and 4) Character & Leadership. Access to Workforce Development and Skilled Trades Programs serve to support residents’ self-sufficiency in all four pillars, through skill acquisition for STEM career pathways. 

a.      IT Workforce Development:  aSV Tech Education - aSTEAM Village Inc

1. Course - IC3 GS6 Level 1
2. Course - IC3 GS6 Level 2
3. Course - IC3 GS6 Level 3
4. Course - A+ 1001
5. Course - A+ 1002
6. CompTia A+ Industry Exam Voucher

b.      Skilled Trades:  Workforce Skilled Trades - aSTEAM Village Inc

1. Select Pathway (8 Pathways: Solar; Electrical; HVAC; Plumbing; Facilities Management; Multi-Family Maintenance; Appliances; or Commercial HVAC)
2. Skilled Trade Assessments
3. Earn Certificate of Completion and Mastery