Construction Link - Oakland Public Education Fund

About the Program

GCI partners with the Ed Fund for a mentorship and learning experience to strengthen the building and construction trades pathway at Fremont High School. The goal of the program is to prepare students for exciting and lucrative careers in the construction and trades industries.

Through the course of the academic year, a strong, transparent partnership between GCI, Fremont High School, and the Ed Fund develops, leading to effective problem-solving and a positive impact on students. Strong partnerships like these are the critical foundation of a successful student program, particularly one that is just beginning. We are deeply grateful for the thoughtfulness, trust, and receptiveness of GCI staff and volunteers.

Program Impact

of students thought the program was worth their time and gave them an understanding of construction careers.

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of surveyed students said it helped guide their career development.

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of volunteers felt the program helped their mentee develop their professional and career goals.

“The group discussion we had around networking and applying to jobs felt like one of the sessions where we took a leap as group in developing a better bond with the students and were able to give the students a perspective from all of the different mentors.”

“This program was great! So glad I got to join this mentorship program as my last year in high school.“

Thank You!

Looking back at the course of the pilot, we are inspired by the impact made on students and are grateful for GCI’s deep investment and trust. We are highly motivated to continue this work in partnership with GCI and in service of Oakland’s youth.