Idea Submission – The People’s Money
JetEx Mechanical LLC – Community Welding & Trades Training School
In Partnership with the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (CBEDC)
Summary of the Idea
JetEx Mechanical LLC, in partnership with the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (CBEDC), proposes launching a Community Welding & Trades Training School to bring affordable, accessible, hands-on technical training to underserved neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn and New York City.
This program will offer industry-recognized certifications in welding, pipefitting, mechanical systems, HVAC fundamentals, safety, and fabrication—creating direct pathways into high-demand, high-paying careers across the construction and energy sectors.
Reason for Submission / Why This Idea Matters
New York City is experiencing a critical skilled labor shortage, especially in welding, HVAC, piping, and mechanical trades. At the same time, many communities—particularly in Central Brooklyn—lack access to affordable, high-quality trade education.
JetEx Mechanical LLC and CBEDC are united in tackling this problem through a community-centered trade school that removes financial, educational, and access barriers.
Residents currently face:
Few affordable trade programs in their neighborhoods
Long travel times to reach training centers
Limited exposure to welding and mechanical career paths
Barriers to union apprenticeships
Lack of direct links to employment
This program directly addresses those challenges.
Community Need & Impact
1. A Direct Path to High-Paying Careers
Certified welders and mechanical workers earn $35–$75 per hour, and employers across NYC are struggling to hire qualified talent.
2. Community-Based Training Through CBEDC Partnership
CBEDC has a long-standing mission of supporting:
Workforce development
Economic equity
Youth empowerment
Community revitalization
Their involvement ensures the training center is rooted in community needs and accessible to local residents.
3. Hands-On Learning That Leads to Jobs
Students will receive real-world training in:
Welding (SMAW, MIG, TIG)
Structural and pipe welding
HVAC and mechanical systems
Pipefitting and fabrication
Safety and OSHA 10/30
CBEDC will provide case management, career readiness, and wraparound services, while JetEx Mechanical provides technical training and job access.
4. Priority to Underserved Populations
The program will intentionally serve:
Central Brooklyn youth
Veterans
Adults seeking new careers
Returning citizens
Low-income households
5. Guaranteed Workforce Pipeline Through JetEx & CBEDC
Together, JetEx and CBEDC will provide:
Apprenticeship referrals
Job placement with local contractors
Opportunities on City, State, and Federal projects
Pathways into union trades and mechanical careers
This is not just training—it’s economic mobility.
Why JetEx + CBEDC Are the Right Partnership
JetEx Mechanical LLC brings:
Over 20 years of field experience
Expertise in federal, state, and institutional construction
Welding, piping, HVAC, and mechanical specialists
A commitment to community hiring and inclusion
CBEDC brings:
Proven success in workforce development
Deep community trust and engagement
Administrative capacity and support services
Space, outreach, and long-term sustainability strategies
Together, they create a powerful, community-rooted training ecosystem.
Conclusion
A JetEx–CBEDC Welding & Trades Training School will:
Equip residents with real, marketable skills
Provide certifications that lead to immediate employment
Build long-term economic pathways
Address the trades labor shortage
Strengthen Central Brooklyn’s economic future
The People’s Money should support this idea because it provides life-changing skills, jobs, and opportunities for communities that need it most.
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