About the Training

📚 Classroom Training

In the classroom, you’ll build a solid foundation by learning:

• How to read a tape measure and blueprints

• The basics of construction and electrical math

• How to work as part of a crew

• The importance of safety on the jobsite

Along the way, you’ll earn industry-recognized certifications that boost your employability, including safety credentials such as OSHA 10, CPR & First Aid, and more.

🛠 Hands-On Training

In the field, you’ll get real-world experience working with tools and materials across many trades. You may have the chance to try your hand at:

• Concrete finishing

• Carpentry & roofing

• Welding

• Electrical work & conduit bending
  …and much more.

Our students have already built homes, renovated city parks, and created community gardens. Under the guidance of our certified journeyman instructors, you’ll gain the same practical experience—learning from professionals who have years of expertise in the trades and in teaching students just like you.

📏 Program Standards

Most apprenticeship programs and employers—along with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards—require students to complete a minimum of 144 hours of classroom training. This ensures commitment, comprehension, and long-term success.

The length of your program may vary depending on your location and personal schedule. Every student comes with unique barriers, challenges, and goals, and NCCT is here to support you through them.

⚡ Reduced Training Hours

Students may qualify for reduced training requirements through:

1. Previous Construction Experience (PCE)

• Up to 75% reduction (108 hours credit)

• Required proof (pay stubs and employer letter) submitted within 1 week of your start date.

2. Accelerated Credit (AC)

• Available after completing at least 48 hours of training

• Must be recommended by an instructor based on demonstrated skills and progress

• May reduce total hours by 12.5% (18 hours)

🤝 Beyond Training: Support for Your Success

NCCT is known for going the extra mile. We don’t just train you—we support you. If you’re accepted into a union apprenticeship but can’t afford the cost of tools, a belt, or initiation fees, NCCT will do what we can to work with you to assist with these expenses when funding is available. We also partner with local organizations to connect students with resources for long-term success.

🚀 Life After NCCT

NCCT maintains strong relationships with local unions and apprenticeship programs that recognize the value of our training. While job placement is not guaranteed—since industry demand depends on the economy, weather, and trade needs—NCCT is committed to placing as many graduates as possible into apprenticeships and construction careers.

Once accepted, apprentices are dispatched to affiliated contractors where they continue training while earning a paycheck. Apprenticeships typically last 2 to 5 years, depending on the trade.

💰 Starting wages for union apprentices range from $22 to $33 per hour, with regular increases as you advance. Upon graduation, you’ll be trained to earn journeyman wages and be fully equipped for a lifelong career in the construction industry.