What You'll Learn
Students will also receive hands-on and classroom experience in ONE of the following trades:
- NCCER Carpentry Level 1
- NCCER Electrical Level 1
- NCCER Plumbing Level 1
- Sprinkler Fitting Level 1
- Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
- Solar Photovoltaic Installation Level
* Classes will be conducted in English and Spanish
The road to success is always under constructionLily Tomlin
Certificates
Participants who complete the required number of program hours will receive several certificates useful to apply for construction job openings.
Upon completion, participants will receive:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Card
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Blue Card
- NCCER Level 1 Certifications in trade specific module
- Nationally Recognized Forklift Certification
- FIU Program Completion Certificate (Graduation)
- Graduation gift upon completion of the Pre-apprenticeship program
Job Placement
After earning a Program Completion Certificate, graduates will have the necessary training to qualify them for industry internships and entry-level construction jobs. Our Success Coach will help participants find internships and jobs, and there will also be a job fair for gradates.
In Florida, the average construction jobs salary, not requiring a bachelor’s degree, is $52,000.