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
2. Blueprint Reading and Construction Math ~10 hrs
3. Construction Safety and OSHA-10 ~10 hrs
4. Hand and Power Tools ~10 hrs
5. Concrete and Masonry Fundamentals ~10 hrs
6. Carpentry and Framing Basics ~10 hrs
7. Electrical and Plumbing Basics ~10 hrs
8. Construction Readiness Capstone ~10 hrs

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.

Program costs are covered by grants, scholarships, partnerships, and donations — never billed to 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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