Are you ready to dive in and expand your education? Check out some of the local programs and certifications available to students interested in learning more about construction.
Post-Secondary, Pre-Apprenticeship, and Apprenticeship Programs
There are a number of post-secondary skills training and apprenticeship programs in the area for people of all ages. Click the link above to see the list of programs in the Los Rios Community College District and other schools.
Construction Fundamentals at Sierra College in Fall 2019
Start a new career in the high demand building trades and construction industry in less than three months! Gain essential skills interpreting trade calculations, taking accurate measurements, blueprint reading, handling equipment and materials, basic building and installation methods and practicing safety construction techniques according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Attend a free information session to learn more. Sign up at www.sierracommunityed.org or call 916-781-6280.
Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA)BITA is a comprehensive four-year high school program developed by BIA member companies and education leaders. BITA offers a curriculum, at no cost to the school, aimed at producing skilled construction professionals who will be qualified and confident to enter the workforce.
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Design Build CompetitionDesign Build is a regional competition is held each year, featuring 14 local high school construction teams. The teams compete to build sheds and playhouses and are judged on various criteria including plan execution and safety.
The Design Build Competition is hosted by the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange, a partner organization of the North State BIA Foundation. |
Industry Certificates: PACT, MC3
In addition to BITA, NSBIF also offers connections to instructor training in two pre-apprenticeship programs offering industry approved, Department of Labor recognized certificates to successful students.
PACT, or Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training, is a pre-apprenticeship curriculum designed by the Home Builders Institute.
PACT, or Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training, is a pre-apprenticeship curriculum designed by the Home Builders Institute.
Map of Middle School, High School, and College construction programs in the Sacramento Region.The map at the right is color coded by county.
Click the menu button at the top left to see the map list by county. Key: Wrenches: Middle Schools Hammers: High Schools Grad Caps: Community Colleges |
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