Construction & Trades

Core Construction

5 hours per section • Starting range $48K–$68K (early-career, national framing)

OSHA-10 / Grant

Best for: Construction industry entry. OSHA-10, blueprint reading, safety.

Job outcomes: Construction Laborer · Apprentice · Site Coordinator

Ramp: Shorter construction-readiness track focused on safety, tools, and jobsite basics.

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This program is designed for members who want an on-ramp into construction and skilled-trades work. You will build readiness in jobsite safety, OSHA-10 concepts, blueprint reading, tools, and construction fundamentals so you can step into entry-level roles with more confidence. Members who complete this track are preparing for construction labor, apprenticeship, and site-support roles where safety and consistency come first.

Program snapshot

What you should know before you apply

Best fit

Construction industry entry. OSHA-10, blueprint reading, safety.

Typical roles

Construction Laborer · Apprentice · Site Coordinator

Course preview

Introduction to Construction Industry
Blueprint Reading and Construction Math
Construction Safety and OSHA-10
Hand and Power Tools

Plus 4 more courses in the full path.

Languages

This program is offered in English.

Skills you’ll learn

OSHA-10Blueprint readingConstruction fundamentals

Course list

1. Introduction to Construction Industry ~10 hrs

Part of the Core Construction program.

2. Blueprint Reading and Construction Math ~10 hrs

Part of the Core Construction program.

3. Construction Safety and OSHA-10 ~10 hrs

Part of the Core Construction program.

4. Hand and Power Tools ~10 hrs

Part of the Core Construction program.

5. Concrete and Masonry Fundamentals ~10 hrs

Part of the Core Construction program.

6. Carpentry and Framing Basics ~10 hrs

Part of the Core Construction program.

7. Electrical and Plumbing Basics ~10 hrs

Part of the Core Construction program.

8. Construction Readiness Capstone ~10 hrs

Part of the Core Construction program.

Before you apply

What to expect from this program

Difficulty level

Beginner-friendly. No prior background needed.

Time commitment

5 hours per section. 8 courses in the full path.

What you should know first

Shorter construction-readiness track focused on safety, tools, and jobsite basics.

Funding

Available at no cost through WIOA funding for qualifying members.

Career outcomes

Roles this program prepares you for

Construction Laborer

Apprentice

Site Coordinator

Salary range: $48K–$68K. Actual wages depend on employer, location, and experience.

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