Program Description
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the construction industry.
The construction industry continues to grow and anticipates over 723,000 open roles per year through 2031. Nearly 253,000 of these positions are expected to be newly created positions (bls.gov). Individuals with entry-level skills in one of many constructions trades can work with employers in the construction industry or become entrepreneurs by starting their own company.
Understanding the increasing demand for training in construction trades, our courses introduce the entry-level skills necessary to begin a successful career.
Each course is a pre-certification experience and addresses the industry safety and regulatory standards, including OSHA, that will help students be prepared for nationally recognized examinations and procedures.
Courses available may include:
- HVAC Technician
- Electrical Technician
- Plumbing Technician
- Welding Technician
Following successful completion of these trainings, students will be prepared to work in construction, general contracting, manufacturing, or real estate industries.
Upcoming Courses
Course: HVAC Technician
Location: Oswayo Valley High School, 318 Oswayo Street, Shinglehouse, PA 16748
Dates: April 3 to June 28, 2023
Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Thursdays on April 13 and May 22 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Registration Closes: March 27, 2023
Course Description: The increasing development of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems technology creates a number of employment opportunities in this long-standing trade poised for even more growth in the coming years. An HVAC technician installs, maintains, and repairs heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Professionals who work in this occupation might specialize in installation or in maintenance and repair. Some technicians concentrate on only on type of system, either heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration, while others offer a broader range of services. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills including an understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation industry, and demonstrates elements of the principles of technology and health, safety, and environmental issues. Learners should obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants. Instruction includes a combination of classroom theory and practical experience. After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Technician Certification. Must be 18 years or older to enroll.
Course: HVAC Technician
Location: Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties (St. Marys CEC), 4 Erie Avenue # 200, St Marys, PA 15857
Dates: April 4 to June 29, 2023
Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays on April 4, May 13, May 27, June 10, and June 24 from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Registration Closes: March 27, 2023
Course: HVAC Technician
Location: NPRC Education and Training Center – Erie, 5739 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506
Dates: April 11, 2023 to July 18, 2023
Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays on April 15, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, and July 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration Closes: April 4, 2023
Course: Electrical Technician
Location: St. Marys Area High School, 977 South St Marys Street, St. Marys, PA, 15857
Dates: May 1 to August 2, 2023
Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 13, June 3, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15, and July 29.
Registration Closes: April 24, 2023
Course Description: Electrical technicians assemble, install, test, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and equipment. They work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, research, and electronics, and using their knowledge of blueprint reading to work on electrical systems. Electrical technicians may work in the construction, maintenance, and manufacturing industries and are responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. Electricians must understand state and local building codes like the National Electric Code® and be able to read technical diagrams. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, including an understanding of the electrical trade, the National Electrical Code®, and more to prepare for entry-level careers in this growing field. After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field, including the OSHA Course Completion Card for 10-Hour Course for Electrical. Must be 18 years or older to enroll.
Course: Electrical Technician
Location: University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Education and Training Hub, 504 East Main Street, Titusville, PA, 16354
Dates: May 8 to August 9, 2023
Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 20, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 15, and July 22, and August 5.
Registration Closes: May 1, 2023
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