THE PROGRAM

The Program

The BUILT NoCO program brings construction-based vocational education to students in participating schools across Northern Colorado. Through this program, students have the opportunity to enroll in construction courses offered as electives, where they can explore career pathways within the construction industry.

Students gain hands-on experience and are guided through industry-recognized training developed by the Home Builders Institute (HBI). The program also provides opportunities for students to earn certificates recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, while gaining access to internships, job shadowing, and entry-level positions in the construction field.

The Curriculum

The nationally recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) from the Home Builders Institute (HBI) forms the foundation of the curriculum facilitated by Careers in Construction Colorado and its chapters.  Vetted by subject matter experts, PACT guarantees students will learn residential construction focused skills, receive hands-on training, and master the knowledge needed for an entry-level job in the building industry.

PACT IS:

The Classes

The Careers In Construction program offers four Core Training Classes and ten Trade specific classes from which participating schools can choose. The program integrates performance-based learning in the building trades with vocational and academic skills training and includes life skills, critical thinking, career development, and on-the-job training.

Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT):

Year 1: PACT Core Training
Unit 1
Introduction to the Building Trades
Unit 2
Construction Math
Unit 3
Tool Identification & Construction Materials
Unit 4
Employability Skills
Year 2: Trade specific training, Choose from 9 trades
Unit 5
Green Building
Unit 6
Carpentry
Unit 7
Electrical
Unit 8
Plumbing
Unit 9
Brick Masonry
Unit 10
Landscaping
Unit 11
Painting & Finishing
Unit 12
Building Construction Technology
Unit 13
Weatherization
Unit 14
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Job Placement

All students participating in the program are eligible to receive personalized job and internship placement assistance through BUILT NoCO. This includes:

The CICC Organization

Careers in Construction Colorado operates in all four corners of the state using the Chapter and Satellite model. CICC Chapters are trade associations in the construction industry that support schools by facilitating the program, bringing industry partners into the classroom, and hiring program graduates. Satellite schools are rural schools that do not have a nearby trade association or supporting organization. The Satellite schools are supported by CICC.

This model has been successful in taking Careers in Construction state-wide with more opportunity to expand to more schools

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