Students building toward skilled trades, construction jobs through metro Atlanta career program – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
Jonesboro, Georgia
Perry Career Academy
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Summary

Car Crash Jonesboro Georgia in Jonesboro, Georgia: A job training program in partnership with non-profit Construction Ready is running at the Perry Career Academy in Jonesboro, giving recently graduated high school students training and credentialing for careers in skilled trades and construction work. Students are training for careers in construction, including controlling cranes and carpentry, with average starting salaries of $16 per hour. The program runs until June 26 and has a 97% placement record for students finding jobs.

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Students building toward skilled trades, construction jobs through metro Atlanta career program – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

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