The Construction Technology program emphasizes general residential and commercial construction by teaching basic hands-on skills applicable across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing processes. If you are thinking about a building trades career, consider these benefits of NPC’s Construction Technology program:
- Highly qualified and experienced construction professionals provide instruction in small, personalized classroom and workshop settings.
- Hands-on classes take place in the Painted Desert Campus (Holbrook) NPC Skills Center. This state-of-the-art facility is an ideal setting for learning construction skills basics. Classes are also offered at the Whiteriver Center.
- NPC tuition and fees are among the lowest in the entire state. And you may even qualify for federal grants to help defray your education-related expenses!
- OSHA-10 construction certification to prepare you for entry into the workforce is standard.
- Coursework is geared to fulfill the requirements of NCCER, the national agency for standardized construction training and credentialing. Successful completion provides a portable certification of skills that heightens employability in any location.
Why Study Construction Technology?
The economic downturn that has slowed the construction industry in Arizona the past few years is easing. Prospects for the building trades are greatly improved and increasing every day! Now is the opportune time to learn construction technology skills that will serve you a lifetime.
At NPC, you’ll find a degree program that emphasizes building fundamentals for any number of career fields including: masonry and concrete systems, framing, roofing, thermal and moisture protection, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. Effective communication and job success strategies are emphasized throughout the program.
Career Opportunities
Employment of construction laborers and helpers is projected to grow 13 percent through 2024.
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