Non-profit organization
Website• Directions• (512) 719-5263
Best for: Students who want to start working immediately.
Trades include:
Carpentry
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Pipefitting
Concrete
Sheet Metal
Why it's a great fit:
Paid apprenticeship from Day 1
Nationally recognized credential
Minimal educational debt
Strong job placement with local contractors
Education center
Website• Directions• (512) 389-2338
Training includes:
HVAC systems
Architectural sheet metal
Welding
Fabrication
Labor union
Website• Directions• (512) 326-9540
Electrical Apprenticeship
Students receive:
Paid on-the-job training
Classroom instruction
Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Excellent long-term earning potential
Labor union
Directions• (512) 476-7354
Excellent option for students interested in:
Carpentry
Framing
Concrete
Interior systems
Commercial construction
.
Labor union
Website• Directions• (512) 385-2500
Students learn:
Structural steel
Reinforcing iron
Rigging
Welding
Ideal for scholars who enjoy physical work and working outdoors.
Directions• (512) 385-0002
Career paths include:
Plumbing
Pipefitting
HVAC
Welding
Benefits include paid apprenticeships and industry-recognized certifications.
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SkillsPoint Alliance-Manufactoring Technician Training
Phone: 512-223-6000
Website: https://programs.austincc.edu/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies/building-construction-technology/
Programs include:
Building Construction Technology
Construction Management
Residential & Commercial Construction
OSHA Safety
Blueprint Reading
Project Management
Ideal for students interested in becoming supervisors, estimators, or project managers.
Phone: 512-759-5900
Website: https://www.tstc.edu/programs/buildingconstructiontechnology/
Located in Hutto (with additional campuses across Texas)
Programs:
Building Construction Technology
Residential Construction
Commercial Construction
Excellent hands-on technical training.
Offers annual scholarships for students enrolled in construction-related certificate, trade school, community college, or university programs. Applications typically open each spring.
Awards scholarships (up to $2,000 per year) to high school seniors from Central Texas pursuing construction or civil engineering programs.
Available for students enrolled in construction-related college programs in eligible Central Texas counties.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative offers scholarships that can be used at technical and trade schools as well as colleges for eligible students in its service area.
Registered Apprenticeship Job Finder- searches actual apprenticeship opportunities by occupation and location.
Workforce Solutions: Career Development and Apprenticeships
Skillspoint Alliance-Free Pre Apprenticeship (HVAC Technician and Pre-Apprentice Plumbing)
Hands-on career training in Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics/Nails and Manicuring. Programs can be completed in approximately 20–34 weeks, depending on the program. Published total program costs currently range from about $6,375–$10,375. Pell Grants are available to eligible students, and the school offers payment plans.
Career-focused healthcare training with certificate and associate-degree options including Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Sonography, Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology. Hands-on labs and career support are available. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Before enrolling: Compare the total program cost, financial aid offered, certification/licensing requirements, and expected salary with similar programs at Austin Community College. CHCP is private which means costs are higher.