Building Trades
What to expect
Learn from skilled professionals
At NOCC you’ll get a full understanding of the construction trades from pros who have lived it. Learn job site safety, basic tool use, and how the trades interact and collaborate.
Get hands-on training
At the end of the year, you’ll have built something with your own hands and gained the knowledge to enter a career in the building trades. Trainees learn from industry pros both at NOCC and from job site visits across the city.
Earn industry-based credentials
At the end of a year, trainees will be equipped for well-paid entry-level jobs in construction and be ready to begin the trades apprenticeship journey. Those who return for a second, pre-apprenticeship year can specialize in carpentry, electrical, HVAC and welding to pursue a professional certification.
What you’ll learn
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Construction Industry and Trades Orientation
Tools and Materials
Construction Health and Safety (including OSHA 10 and CPR)
Blueprint Reading
Basic Math for Construction
Heritage of the American Worker
Diversity in the Construction Industry
Green Construction
Financial Literacy
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Carpentry
Electrical
HVAC
Welding
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Multi-Craft Core Curriculum
OSHA 10
CPR/First Aid
NCCER Core, Level 1 & 2
In the Building Trades pathway, trainees start the journey into one of the region’s fastest-growing industries. They gain hands-on job site and trade-specific skills, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking in the trades labs and classrooms.
Adult Training
In response to industry and community needs, NOCC offers adult training programs ranging from 8-week courses to 10-month programs, including on-the-job training. These programs lead to employment upon completion.
High School Training
Year-long programs are available for high school students, aligned with NOLA-PS school calendars and schedules. Trainees earn high school credits and attend half-day training sessions that fit into their specific school timetable.
Industry Partners
