About Project JumpStart
The PJSI Difference
Baltimore’s Original Pre-apprenticeship Construction Workforce Development Training Program
Employer Centric Curriculum
Community Partner Model
PJSI know training and understands the needs of the employer but our students deserve support to remove barriers of success. We partner with trusted community organizations to work directly with our students in their neighborhoods to address challenges and provide support while starting their career path journey.
The Original
Project JumpStart Training held its first class in 2006 and for almost 20 years has worked with employers to develop a workforce pipeline of vetted, entry level, team members who often go on to become leaders and productive contributors to their organizations.
Professional Instructors
PJSI knows it takes more than being a good craftsman to be a great teacher. PJSI hires professional instructors with not only experience working in the trades but also teaching.
Our History - Timeline
In 2006, Associated Builders and Contractors of Baltimore launched Project JumpStart as a pre-apprenticeship program, providing entry-level opportunities for Baltimore City residents seeking career pathways.
In 2022, Project JumpStart, Inc. (PJSI) became an independent 501(c)(3) organization, now managing the Project JumpStart program autonomously. While we are proud of our past, present and future partnership with ABC Baltimore, our independence allows us to expand our services, reaching more individuals and employers as we continue to grow and evolve.
Recognizing the need to broaden our reach in Baltimore, PJSI expanded its footprint by partnering with more community organizations that serve diverse neighborhoods across the city. We are proud to collaborate with some of the region’s best service organizations to provide comprehensive support to our students and graduates throughout Baltimore.
