Trades/Apprenticeships
This video thoroughly explains what to expect of Mt. Hood Community College's Trades Program, and how to apply.
This is a great route to take if your math grades aren't yet high enough to apply directly to an apprenticeship.
Joining a trade can be a great option on your path to accomplish your goals.
Interested in a career in the trades?
We also have prepared Trade Informational Binders and they can be found in most relevant CTE classrooms, or in the Career Center, Rm. 120!
Kenia / Tiara Mount Hood Trades Program (2022-03-04 11:06 GMT-8)If you're interested, and would like further information, then click the link below!
Info Session Flyer 2020.pdf
20200121101352084.pdfInterested in beginning a new career with apprentice wages starting around $18 an hour?
The Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute (PNCI) offers a FREE three-week pre-apprenticeship class − Carpenter Trade Preparation (CTP).
The CTP will teach you what a Union Carpenter does, providing hands-on instruction, using the tools of the trade.
Upon CTP completion, qualified individuals will be eligible for directed entry into the Carpenter Apprenticeship Program at PNCI
Learn the skills to be a successful Union Carpenter
FREE three week Carpenter Trade Preparation training class
Job placement, wage increases, health insurance, and pension
Qualified graduates may be eligible for directed entry into Carpenter’s Apprentice Program
The Area 1 Limited Energy Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications.
The Area 1 Limited Energy Apprenticeship Program is a 2 or 3 year program designed to give students the experience and training necessary to earn the status of "limited energy technician." Limited Energy technicians install, troubleshoot, maintain, replace & repair electrical systems under 100 volts. This program is a combination of classroom instruction at Clackamas Community College in Wilsonville, OR and work experience with approved employers.
Through this program, our apprentices receive:
Paid employment during training
The opportunity to learn skills sought by employers throughout the industry
Credit towards an Associate Degree at community colleges
A secure career and the ability to adapt to new job requirements
The background necessary to become a leader in the electrical industry
It is our mission to offer the best possible training so that our students may have worthwhile, creative, and rewarding careers. We believe that apprenticeship changes lives, and encourage people of all races and genders to apply. Applications are available at our office or on our website at www.iecoregon.org. Completed applications must be returned to our office on one of our opening dates, which are listed on the attached fillable application.
Electrical Apprenticeship.pdfOur website:
Pre-Apprenticeship Information:
http://www.nietc.org/pre-apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Information:
Online Math Course (for review or to fulfill math requirement if needed):
http://www.nietc.org/applications/preparing-to-apply/preparing-for-aptitude-interview.html