Building Trades
What to expect
Learn from skilled professionals
We train students to be multi-skilled allied health care professionals that specialize in procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory health care setting.
Get hands-on training
Trainees will perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Earn industry-based credentials
Trainees learn how to work in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers and may work in general medicine or specialty practices.
Pathway Facts
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Starting Wage Range
$16.25 - $27.00/hr
Carpentry
Electrical
HVAC
Welding
Why It Matters
5.9% demand is expected to grow in the coming years by 2023.
88% of contractors report difficulty finding skilled construction workers.
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Multi-Craft Core Curriculum
OSHA 10
CPR/First Aid
NCCER Core, Level 1 & 2
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Our program one-pagers have more information about our pathways.
In the Building Trades pathway, trainees start the journey into one of the region’s fastest-growing industries. They gain hands-on job site and trade-specific skills, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking in the trades labs and classrooms.
For High School Students
Year-long programs are available for high school students, aligned with NOLA-PS school calendars and schedules. Trainees earn high school credits and attend half-day training sessions that fit into their specific school timetable.
For High School Graduates
In response to industry and community needs, NOCC offers adult training programs ranging from 8-week courses to 10-month programs, including on-the-job training. These programs lead to employment upon completion.
Partners
