Who We Are
Our
Mission
EL ROBI is a 6-week pre-apprenticeship program administered by EL ROBI (East Lubbock Resident-Owned Business Initiative). Students receive essential safety training, financial coaching, & industry specific curriculum in order to achieve their apprenticeship license.
EL ROBI works directly with employers to develop on job training programs & paid work placements to ensure individuals are well-prepared for a career in skilled trades.
The pre-apprenticeship program provides individuals with the skills and knowledge in the Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing, Pipe-fitting/Welding, & Sheet Metal industry to maximize employability.
Purpose of the
Pre-Apprenticeship Program
- Provide pre-apprenticeship and trade specific training to males, females, minorities, and other disadvantaged individuals to prepare them for entry into the HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, & Pipe-fitting/Welding, & Sheet Metal fields.
- Develop & sustain partnerships with other community organizations utilize resources available to develop ongoing, sustainable long-term programs & services.
- Provide comprehensive recruitment, screening services, and training to those qualified for the program.
- Bring opportunities to individuals with an interest in skilled trades to secure employment with our local industry partners.
Learning
Objectives
Students in the pre-apprenticeship
program will:
- Experience hands-on training
- Learn about the skilled trades industries
- Gain valuable preparation to obtain apprenticeship license
- Learn critical safety techniques and best practices
- Acquire industry-wide recognized employability skills
Program Sponsors
The success of the Pre-Apprenticeship program would not be possible without
community support and program sponsors.
EL ROBI is proud to collaborate with the following program sponsors.
Industry Partners
Partnerships are a vital component to the pre-apprenticeship program.
Local industry businesses that partner with EL ROBI will provide employment to individuals who successfully complete the Pre- Apprenticeship Readiness Program. All employment requirements will be coordinated between the student and the company.
Below are some of the organizations working hand-in-hand with EL ROBI to build a skilled workforce in Lubbock.
D.K Hunt Electric
8724 FM 1585
Wolfforth, TX
Phone: 806:866.9911
https://dkhunt.com/
Bruce Thornton
Air Conditioning
128 Slaton Road
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.589.1014
https://btacinc.com/contact
Tom Sinclair
6501 Upland Ave.
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 844.749.2665
https://www.callsinclair.com/
Hub City Plumbing
502 FM 1585
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.745.1713
http://hubcityplumbing.com/
Larcon Electric
2306-A 120th Street
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.745.5012
http://www.larconelectric.com/
IBEW Electrical Union
402 50th Street
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.744.4062
http://www.ibew602.org
Teinert Contruction
4009 Clovis Road
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.744.2801
http://teinert.com/
C.C Electric
1219 Ave A
Lubbock Tx 79401
Amp Electric
10101 Hwy 87
Lubbock,Tx 79423
806.687.7267
www.ampelectrictx.com
Anthony Mechanical
525 E 40th Street
Lubbock. Tx 79404
www.anthonymechanicalservices.com
University Medical Center
602 Indiana Ave
Phone: (806)775-8200
Brandon & Clark
3623 I-27
Lubbock Tx 79404
www.brandonclark.com
Armstrong Plumbing, Air & Electric
UA Local 404
Bright Star Electric
4824 County Road 6300 Lubbock, TX 79415-4560
(806) 368-6502
