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Cornerstone Craftsman is a free pre-apprenticeship for young people ages 12–17 in Alexandria, Virginia.

Who the program serves

The program serves youth from underserved communities in Alexandria. Public materials describe current participants as young men and women ages 12–17 who are building a path into the skilled trades.

Age range: 12–17
Location: 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 102, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Typical schedule: Students meet with instructors/mentors once a week during the school year and more frequently during the summer, according to the Program Overview page.
Fee: Free. Benevolent assistance, transportation, and meals are currently provided.

Needs confirmation: A volunteer instructor posting describes Saturday sessions twice a month, and a driver posting describes a Thursday after-school route from Alexandria City High School. Please treat the weekly school-year meeting as the published program description until staff confirm the current calendar.

Transportation and meals are listed on the FAQ as current program supports. Details such as pickup points can be confirmed after inquiry.

What happens after you inquire

Needs confirmation: The current website does not describe the exact follow-up steps after an inquiry is submitted. Until that process is documented, expect a staff reply by email or phone. If you need a faster response, write info@cornerstonecraftsman.org.

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FAQ

Who can join?: The pre-apprenticeship is available to young men and women aged 12 to 17. Participants age out when they can legally work full-time at 18; Cornerstone stays in touch and is committed to helping them graduate from high school or a GED and find full-time work in the trades.
Is there a fee?: The pre-apprenticeship is free for participants. Cornerstone currently provides benevolent assistance, transportation, and meals while students are in the program.
Where does training happen?: The Learning Center is at 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 102, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
What do students learn?: Training covers OSHA and safety, tools, project materials, drywall, plaster, finishing, painting, staining, basic carpentry, demolition, and related construction skills. Mentoring and life-skills instruction are part of the program.