This program equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the rapidly growing commercial and industrial HVAC field. Students will learn the latest methods for identifying, evaluating, and enhancing the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in large buildings and structures, including hospitals, apartment complexes, and retail businesses. Through hands-on experience, students will be prepared for various roles as service or installation technicians in the HVAC industry. Upon completing the program, students will have the opportunity to earn certifications, including Customer Service Certification, 10-Hour OSHA Card, EPA 608 Certification, and ESCO Heat Pump Certification, positioning them for rewarding careers in HVAC.

Outcomes

• Identify and evaluate the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial and industrial settings, such as hospitals, apartment complexes, and retail businesses.
• Perform installations, maintenance, and repairs on various HVAC systems using current industry methods.
• Apply industry safety standards, including the proper handling of tools and equipment, in HVAC tasks.
• Pursue career opportunities as service or installation technicians in the commercial and industrial HVAC field.
• Earn valuable certifications, including Customer Service Certification, 10-Hour OSHA Card, EPA 608 Certification, and ESCO Heat Pump Certification, demonstrating expertise and enhancing career prospects.

This program equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the rapidly growing commercial and industrial HVAC field. Students will learn the latest methods for identifying, evaluating, and enhancing the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in large buildings and structures, including hospitals, apartment complexes, and retail businesses. Through hands-on experience, students will be prepared for various roles as service or installation technicians in the HVAC industry. Upon completing the program, students will have the opportunity to earn certifications, including Customer Service Certification, 10-Hour OSHA Card, EPA 608 Certification, and ESCO Heat Pump Certification, positioning them for rewarding careers in HVAC.

Outcomes

• Identify and evaluate the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial and industrial settings, such as hospitals, apartment complexes, and retail businesses.
• Perform installations, maintenance, and repairs on various HVAC systems using current industry methods.
• Apply industry safety standards, including the proper handling of tools and equipment, in HVAC tasks.
• Pursue career opportunities as service or installation technicians in the commercial and industrial HVAC field.
• Earn valuable certifications, including Customer Service Certification, 10-Hour OSHA Card, EPA 608 Certification, and ESCO Heat Pump Certification, demonstrating expertise and enhancing career prospects.

This program prepares students to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in both new and existing commercial and industrial buildings. Through hands-on training, students will learn to work with industrial-grade fixtures, pipes, and outlets, gaining skills in joining various piping materials and installing and repairing essential plumbing components such as pipes, faucets, fixtures, and water heaters. Graduates will be ready to tackle plumbing challenges in a wide range of environments, from office buildings and hospitals to large-scale complexes, factories, malls, and manufacturing facilities. Upon completion, students may earn the 10-Hour OSHA Card, further enhancing their qualifications for a successful career in industrial plumbing.

Outcomes

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in commercial and industrial buildings, including the use of industrial-grade fixtures, pipes, and outlets.
• Join and work with various piping materials, ensuring proper installation and functionality.
• Install and repair plumbing components such as pipes, faucets, fixtures, and water heaters with precision.
• Apply industry safety standards and protocols, including the proper use of tools and equipment, in plumbing tasks.
• Pursue employment opportunities in diverse settings, including office buildings, factories, hospitals, malls, and manufacturing facilities.
• Earn the 10-Hour OSHA Card, validating knowledge of workplace safety in plumbing environments.

This program prepares students to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in both new and existing commercial and industrial buildings. Through hands-on training, students will learn to work with industrial-grade fixtures, pipes, and outlets, gaining skills in joining various piping materials and installing and repairing essential plumbing components such as pipes, faucets, fixtures, and water heaters. Graduates will be ready to tackle plumbing challenges in a wide range of environments, from office buildings and hospitals to large-scale complexes, factories, malls, and manufacturing facilities. Upon completion, students may earn the 10-Hour OSHA Card, further enhancing their qualifications for a successful career in industrial plumbing.

Outcomes

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in commercial and industrial buildings, including the use of industrial-grade fixtures, pipes, and outlets.
• Join and work with various piping materials, ensuring proper installation and functionality.
• Install and repair plumbing components such as pipes, faucets, fixtures, and water heaters with precision.
• Apply industry safety standards and protocols, including the proper use of tools and equipment, in plumbing tasks.
• Pursue employment opportunities in diverse settings, including office buildings, factories, hospitals, malls, and manufacturing facilities.
• Earn the 10-Hour OSHA Card, validating knowledge of workplace safety in plumbing environments.

This program offers hands-on instruction in a variety of essential construction trades, including carpentry, interior and exterior wall repair, plumbing systems, rough-ins, troubleshooting, HVAC, and finishing techniques such as ceramic tile installation, spackling, and painting. Students will gain practical experience using tools and equipment specific to each area of construction, preparing them for a range of tasks in the field. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications, including Customer Service Certificate, 10-Hour OSHA Card, Lockout/Tagout, Rigging, and Forklift, ensuring they are job-ready for a successful career in multiple industries.

Outcomes

• Perform a variety of construction tasks, including carpentry, wall repair (interior and exterior), plumbing systems, rough-ins, and troubleshooting of devices.
• Install and finish HVAC systems, as well as apply finishing techniques such as ceramic tile, spackling, and painting.
• Safely and effectively use tools and equipment specific to each construction trade learned in the program.
• Adhere to industry safety standards, including proper use of Lockout/Tagout, rigging, and forklift operation.
• Earn key industry certifications, including Customer Service Certificate, 10-Hour OSHA Card, Lockout/Tagout, Rigging, and Forklift, to enhance career prospects in multiple industries.

This program offers hands-on instruction in a variety of essential construction trades, including carpentry, interior and exterior wall repair, plumbing systems, rough-ins, troubleshooting, HVAC, and finishing techniques such as ceramic tile installation, spackling, and painting. Students will gain practical experience using tools and equipment specific to each area of construction, preparing them for a range of tasks in the field. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications, including Customer Service Certificate, 10-Hour OSHA Card, Lockout/Tagout, Rigging, and Forklift, ensuring they are job-ready for a successful career in multiple industries.

Outcomes

• Perform a variety of construction tasks, including carpentry, wall repair (interior and exterior), plumbing systems, rough-ins, and troubleshooting of devices.
• Install and finish HVAC systems, as well as apply finishing techniques such as ceramic tile, spackling, and painting.
• Safely and effectively use tools and equipment specific to each construction trade learned in the program.
• Adhere to industry safety standards, including proper use of Lockout/Tagout, rigging, and forklift operation.
• Earn key industry certifications, including Customer Service Certificate, 10-Hour OSHA Card, Lockout/Tagout, Rigging, and Forklift, to enhance career prospects in multiple industries.

Earn your Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification through this hands-on training program, by a certified Lift Inc instructor, to operate forklifts, telehandlers, and aerial lifts safely and efficiently. This course provides OSHA-compliant instruction, covering vehicle operation, safety procedures, load handling, and maintenance. Through classroom learning and practical exercises, participants will gain the skills needed to work in warehouses, construction, logistics, and manufacturing environments.

Outcomes

• Operate forklifts, telehandlers, and aerial lifts with confidence and precision
• Understand OSHA regulations and workplace safety protocols.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Master load handling techniques to prevent accidents and improve efficiency.
• Earn a PIV certification, enhancing employability in high-demand industries.

The Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) is a nationally recognized, 120-hour pre-apprenticeship curriculum developed by the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to prepare participants for entry into registered apprenticeship programs across the union building trades. The curriculum provides foundational knowledge, hands-on skills, and workplace readiness competencies that equip participants for successful careers in the construction industry 

Key Curriculum Components

  Construction industry orientation and career exploration  

  Apprenticeship readiness and expectations  

  OSHA 10 Construction Safety certification  

  Construction health and safety practices  

  Hand and power tool identification and safe use  

  Construction math and measurement  

  Blueprint reading and construction drawings  

  Materials, equipment, and construction methods  

  Green construction and sustainability principles  

  Financial literacy and personal money management  

  Heritage of the American worker and labor history  

  Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respectful workplaces  

  Professionalism, communication, teamwork, and employability skills

This hands-on program prepares students for high-demand careers in solar and renewable energy installation. The curriculum begins with foundational knowledge in AC/DC electricity, solar energy principles, workplace safety, roofing construction and safety, residential structure anatomy, and electrical systems. It progresses to advanced topics including photovoltaic (PV) system design, installation, and maintenance. Students gain real-world experience through jobsite visits and earn industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA 10 and the NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate. Guided by experienced industry professionals, graduates are equipped with the skills to meet workforce demands and support a sustainable energy future.

Outcomes

• Demonstrate safe use of hand tools, power tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Understand AC/DC electrical theory and apply it to solar energy systems.
• Apply roofing construction and safety practices in the context of solar installation.
• Understand solar energy principles and their application in photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Design and install PV components and systems based on electrical and structural principles.
• Conduct site assessments, interpret wiring diagrams, and ensure code compliance.
• Diagnose, maintain, and troubleshoot residential solar energy systems.