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.

Cosumnes River College Construction Courses
Spring and Summer 2023 Construction Related Programs
For more information, contact instructor Ryan Connally: [email protected]

Sierra College Construction Fundamentals Bootcamp
Spring 2023: March 14-April 20
For more information, contact instructor Louie Garcia: [email protected]

Sacramento-Sierra Building & Construction Trades Council
If you think you're ready to start an apprenticeship or more questions, visit The Apprenticeship Readiness Program. 

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.

Design Build Competition

​Congratulations to Woodcreek High School for winning the Design Build 2022 competition! The team of high school students competed against 31 other teams over a 2 day competition. 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.