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Building Construction - Short-Term Certificate Pre-Apprenticeship Training

Academic School: Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

Area of Study: Building Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Degree/Certificate: Short-Term Certificate
Academic School: Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

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Summer 2024 PAT Grads
Summer 2024 PAT Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College’s Building Construction Short-Term Certificate Pre-Apprenticeship Training (PAT) program exposes students to the multi-craft industrial trades. In partnership with the Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council, this fast-track program connects talented, well-prepared students with local employers offering sustainable career opportunities within the construction industry.

The PAT program features career exploration and hands-on labs in addition to classroom instruction that integrates basic reading and math with technical knowledge and industry-specific terminology. Networking opportunities for PAT students include training site visits, guest speakers and employer site visits. 

  • 100% grant-funded training for those who qualify (no cost to participants)
  • Four-week introductory program for construction apprenticeships
  • Visit a variety of trades
  • National Building Multi-Craft Core Curriculum
  • Tri-C® Building Construction Training certificate
  • OSHA 10 certification

Requirements:

  • At least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
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Mary Nozak
Outreach Specialist, Construction Programming
216-987-3208
mary.nozak@tri-c.edu

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