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Economy Trade School
Skilled Trades. Real Opportunity. A Future Built With Purpose.
At Economy Trade School, we believe in building futures—one skill, one student, and one opportunity at a time. In partnership with Donnelly College, our Workforce Development Program provides underserved individuals with hands-on training, mentorship, and industry certifications that open doors to union apprenticeships and high-wage careers in the construction and skilled trades industries.
Join a 16-week journey that equips you with the tools, confidence, and support to succeed in the real world.
Explore our program. Apply today.
Economy Trade School
Skilled Trades. Real Opportunity. A Future Built With Purpose.
At Economy Trade School, we believe in building futures—one skill, one student, and one opportunity at a time. In partnership with Donnelly College, our Workforce Development Program provides underserved individuals with hands-on training, mentorship, and industry certifications that open doors to union apprenticeships and high-wage careers in the construction and skilled trades industries.
Join a 16-week journey that equips you with the tools, confidence, and support to succeed in the real world.
Explore our program. Apply today.
Earn and Learn
Accelerated Career Placement
Highly Qualified Candidates
Empowering Your Future with Hands-On Training and Career-Ready Skills
Located at Donnelly College to Bring Quality Education and Career Opportunities to Our Community
Empowering Communities Through Workforce Training
Economy Trade School (ETS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing fast-track employment training for adults 17 and older. Our comprehensive program includes hands-on field experience and classroom instruction to ensure job readiness. We proudly welcome women and individuals from all backgrounds, offering essential life and job skills to help them succeed in the workforce.
Economy Trade School is a Kansas City-based workforce training initiative, strategically housed at Donnelly College. Our mission is to create equitable pathways to high-demand careers by providing hands-on training, life skills development, and wraparound support to individuals who have been historically under served.
Our signature 16-week Workforce Development Program centers on the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3)—a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship training endorsed by North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU). Upon completion, students earn their MC3 Certification and are equipped to pursue union apprenticeships or employment in the skilled trades.
Build Smart Generation
Providing relevant technical education and training to support student goals, a skilled workforce, and the economic vitality of our communities.
Our Vision
Engaging partners to deliver innovative educational solutions to individuals, employers, and communities, turning challenges into opportunities.
Why It Matters
Access: We eliminate common barriers by providing weekly stipends and transportation support.
Support: Students receive academic coaching, social-emotional support, and mentorship.
Opportunity: Our graduates leave certified, confident, and connected to job pipelines.
This is more than training—it’s transformation.
Trades Offered
Electrical / Electrical Vehicle Maintenance
General Contracting Skills and Safety
Light Equipment Operation
Plumbing
and more
Program Training
Economy Trade School Workforce Development Program
Real-World Learning | Life Skills | Financial Literacy | MC3 Certification
Our 16-week training model is designed to meet students where they are—academically, emotionally, and professionally. Whether you’re new to construction or looking to formalize your skills, this program prepares you for real opportunities in the workforce.
What’s Included:
- MC3-Certified Training led by professionals with union and industry experience
- Weekly Stipend: $17/hour ($140/week), plus a $120 weekly transportation stipend
- Life Skills & Financial Literacy Workshops
- Job Readiness Coaching & Industry Exposure
- Wraparound Support: Emotional wellness, goal setting, and ongoing mentorship
Economy Trade School Workforce Development Program
- Orientation & Learning Readiness
- Careers in the Trades & Construction Culture
- Construction Math & Measurement I & II
- Safety & OSHA Basics
- OSHA Prep & Certification Readiness
- Tools & Materials I
- Real-World Learning Site Visit
- MC3 Review & Capstone Planning
- Final Exam, Capstone & Graduation
Fast Track to Employment
Jumpstart Your Career with Industry-Backed Credentials
Our program is designed with one goal: getting you hired.
Upon successful completion of the 16-week program, students graduate with:
✅ MC3 Certification – recognized by unions and employers nationwide
✅ Job-Ready Resume & Interview Prep – polished and practiced during training
✅ Introductions to Local Union Apprenticeships & Employers
✅ Access to Hiring Fairs and Career Events
We partner with trusted construction firms, apprenticeship programs, and trade unions in the Kansas City metro area. These organizations are eager to connect with our graduates, knowing they’ve received real-world training, mentorship, and certification.
Get trained. Get hired. Get ahead.
How to Apply
We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to take the next step. No prior experience in construction is needed—just a willingness to learn, grow, and commit.
Ready to Build Your Future? Apply Today.
Have questions? Email us at info@economytradeschool.org
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Increased Demand for Housing and Services
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Direct Employment and Indirect Employment
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Infrastructure Development and Community Benefits
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Includes Bronze benefits plus email newsletter inclusion and website banner display.
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Quality Education
We value an environment that attracts and supports a diverse educational community that fosters global awareness.
Positive learning environment
The Economy Trade School serves as a catalyst in providing technical education and training that will generate qualified candidates (Accreditation/Industry recognized) to fill the vacant/unfilled positions in the skilled trade industry throughout Kansas City Metropolitan area.
Fast track to employment opportunity
The demand for builders across the country is high, which means there is an increasing need for construction jobs. Between employee turnover, retiring workers, and new jobs opening, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects there will be about 488,000 available construction trades jobs each year over the next decade. (ETS)
Our Partners
We value partnerships with business, industry, labor, government, educational systems, and our communities.
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Contact Us
- (913)621-2900
- Delbert@delloeco.com
- 608 N 18th St Kansas City, KS 66102
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“The economic vitality of our communities depends on a skilled workforce, the return on the investment is maximized with a citizen that is gainfully employed and well equipped with a trade providing fair wages, and wider opportunities.”
-Delbert Selectman, CEO & Founder of Economy Trade School
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