Learn about construction. Learn about life.
Do you like to make things?
Are you interested in learning about construction? Do you want to explore being an electrician, plumber, carpenter or HVAC technician?
If this is you, don't miss this opportunity. Start your path to a meaningful career today. Enroll in Lake Street Works.
Lake Street Works training can help you qualify for these careers. You can get paid as you learn skills for a great job after high school.
Minneapolis high schoolers are eligible to join Lake Street Works.
How it works at Lake Street Works
Attend Class
Students attend classes 2 nights a week during your senior year of high school.
The evening starts with a meal, then training in construction and life skills.
Classes are on from 4:30pm to 8pm.
Get Paid
Students are paid $50 per class. The payments are deposited into students’ debit accounts monthly. (LSW helps set up debit accounts for each student.)
By learning at Lake Street Works, students can earn approximately $450 in stipends per month.
Start a Career
Throughout the year, you’ll create a step by step plan for how to start your career in the trades after graduation.
Graduates of Lake Street Works qualify for college scholarships, paid internships, trade apprenticeships, and a much more!
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR!
Students (and their parents) should complete the online application and our recruiter will follow-up with you.
All students and their parents will be interviewed prior to being accepted to the program to assess the students’ interest and commitment to learning skills in the construction trades.
For more information, call 612-638-1000
IT'S EASY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS YOUR CAREER
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you
MEET THE TEAM
Jess Coykendall
Program Director
Jess has 25+ years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in electrical construction and energy efficiency improvements. Managing supply chains for global distributors like Anixter and Crescent Electric, Jess has overseen logistics on projects for tech-giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google. Jess earned a Bachelor of Science in Education, not to teach, but to better understand how students learn, retain, and utilize the skills needed to succeed in life. Now, through Lake Street Works, he’s implementing unique strategies to prepare urban youth for life after high school.
Tammy Bakke
Coach
Tammy has a 20+ years of experience in teaching and class management and 10+ years of experience in curriculum development, both for e-learning and in class instruction. Besides coaching and preparing youth for their professional career, Tammy oversees the Life Skills curriculum for the program that includes character development, financial literacy, and career preparation.
