Caribbean Institute
for EcoLiberation
Carpentry Apprenticeship Program
CIEL’s Carpentry Entrepreneurship Program is a cornerstone of our commitment to climate adaptation and community-led innovation. This program is designed to transform young individuals into skilled artisans who can build the fondations of a climate resilience Caribbean.
Service
Climate Resilient Construction
Location
St Patrick, Grenada
Year
2024 - 2026
Program Foundation
Collaborative Learning:
We partner with industry experts to develop a training curriculum that introduces advanced techniques in constructing hurricane-resilient homes.
This collaboration gives our apprentices up-to-date skills that meet the current and future needs of our communities.
Innovative Building Techniques:
Apprentices learn through hands-on experience, using sustainable materials and methods to construct buildings that stand firm against severe weather.
This practical application of knowledge prepares them to lead in the creation of safer, more resilient communities.
Building Resilience
As we build more hurricane-resilient homes, we simultaneously reduce our community's vulnerability to disasters. Each new home serves as a testament to what we can achieve together.
Holistic Community Involvement
Our program is deeply rooted in the philosophy that engagement goes beyond training individuals; it involves nurturing valued community members.
Through comprehensive workshops and interactive sessions, we not only teach carpentry skills but also foster a supportive network that includes families and local organizations.
This ensures that our apprentices receive the backing they need to thrive both during and after their training.
Building Strong Support System
We actively collaborate with local groups and family members to integrate our efforts, ensuring every apprentice is supported not just professionally but personally.
This community-wide support framework helps reinforce the apprentice's role in community development, enhancing their impact as agents of change.
Empowering Through Participation
Our engagement strategy empowers participants by involving them in decision-making processes and community planning sessions, which helps reshape local perceptions about vocational training and its value to societal growth.
These activities encourage a sense of ownership and pride among participants, crucial for sustaining long-term community development.
Our Impact
Skilled Development
Apprentices builds essential construction skills and cultivates leadership abilities.
Changing Perceptions
Through their achievements, apprentices challenge and expand community expectations, inspiring broader belief in climate resilience
Grass-Roots Empowerment
Enhancing communities' safety + stability showcases their innate ability to improve living conditions.
Community Cohesion
The program elevates apprentices' social status fostering a deep sense of pride, and strengthening community ties
Sustainable Growth
CIEL's focus on youth and eco-friendly construction practices drives creates stable foundations for future growth
Building Resilience
CIEL's program strengthens the community's capacity to withstand and recover from environmental challenges,