Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Core Curriculum & Specialties Training, Continuing Education Workforce Certificate
CCBC, in partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Baltimore (ABC), offers a series of courses to train for an apprenticeship or other positions in the skilled-trades. Training includes OSHA safety, construction math, blueprint reading, tool usage and other trade skills used in a wide variety of construction jobs. Supportive topics such as job readiness as well as working with a case manager/advocate are also program requirements. The Core training prepares students to enter a pre-apprenticeship specialty topic in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing.
Core: Students learn OSHA safety, construction math, blueprint reading, tool usage and other trade skills used in a wide variety of construction jobs. During the Core students chose a pre-apprenticeship specialty.
Specialties: After completing a pre-apprenticeship specialty—carpentry, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing—students will be prepared to enter a formal, registered apprenticeship. Students will have advanced standing for relevant ABC registered apprenticeship programs.