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Skilled Trades Academy

GOAL

To equip students with the employability and technical skills required for employment and/or advanced training in construction and related fields.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Skilled Trades Academy provides students with basic knowledge and skills within a safe and appropriate setting for student exploration and achievement. The active, structured, and stimulating environment simulates the workplace setting and enhances student ability to adapt to an ever-changing job market. Students become skilled in different phases of a project from start to finish.  Emphasis is placed on job safety, use of hand tools and stationary power tools, materials and hardware, various types of joinery, and component assembly and installation.  Courses offered through this academy utilize NCCER’s comprehensive curriculum.

COURSES OFFERED

  • NCCER Core Curriculum: Architecture, Construction, & Manufacturing
  • NCCER Building Construction 1
  • NCCER Electrical Technologies 1
  • NCCER HVAC 1
  • NCCER Welding 1

CREDENTIALS OFFERED

  • NCCER Core
  • NCCER Carpentry Level 1
  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • NCCER HVAC Level 1
  • NCCER Welding Level 1
  • OSHA 10
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SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We provide educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms.