All Hands Boatworks Inc

The second level of AHBs programs is Real Apprenticeship for Teens (RAFT). During the school year, RAFT includes three eight-week sessions of carpentry skills development through advanced boatbuilding projects. Youth develop technical and job-readiness skills in a safe, structured environment that takes place at AHBs shop. After successfully completing RAFT the students are eligible for a paid, summer internship. RAFT interns work as assistants in AHBs RiverVentures day camps and also community rowing days for the public. Throughout, the emphais is on skills, social-emotional development, and environmental education activities. AHB conducts an average of 4-5 weeklong camps over the summer. Tradeworks is a part of the RAFT program design. TradeWorks is an immersive, mentored job training and carpentry skills program for young adults, ages 17-22.