Build Your Future in Construction!

The Construction Trades Readiness Program is a year-long, tuition-free, hands-on training program that helps you get ready for jobs in the construction and building trades. You’ll learn the skills needed to start a career in construction jobs — no experience needed!

You'll learn: 

  • Basic construction skills in carpentry, masonry, and mechanical work
  • Safety training that follows OSHA standards
  • CPR, First Aid, and emergency response certification
  • How to explore careers in construction trades
  • How to be successful in a professional construction environment

 

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Program Goals

 

  • Build strong technical and trade-specific skills through hands-on learning

  • Understand construction industry safety rules and job-site standards

  • Explore different career paths in the union construction trades

  • Strengthen your employability with skills like teamwork, communication, and punctuality

  • Network and make new contacts in the construction industry

  • And more...

This program is ideal for those seeking entry-level jobs or wanting to take the first step toward a long-term career in the construction trades.

 

 

Additional Information

Mandatory Information Sessions

The mandatory information session will be via Zoom.  When you sign up for one information session, you will receive an automatic email with the Zoom link. 

  • August 7th
    6pm-7pm 

  • August 8th 
    12pm-1pm 
Courses Offered

This fall, two in-person classes will be available at the Community Education Center (CEC):

  • Evening Class: Starting August 28, every Thursday from 5:15 PM to 9:45 PM
  • Morning Class: Starting August 30, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 2:55 PM

These classes offer hands-on learning and expert instruction to help you build a strong foundation in the construction trades.

  • BLDN 2300 – Introduction to Construction Safety and Health for the Building Trades (Fall Semester)
  • BLDN 2301 – Introduction to the Building Trades and Construction Industry (Fall Semester)
  • BLDN 2305 – Basic Construction Skills for the Building Trades and Construction Industry (Spring Semester) 

Learn more about Construction Trades Readiness!

Information sessions take place on August 7 and 8, 2025

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