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The Residential Construction Certificate program prepares students for careers in the construction industry by providing hands-on training in residential building fundamentals. Students learn blueprint interpretation, construction math, framing techniques for floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs, as well as worksite safety practices used in residential construction projects. The program is designed to develop the next generation of builders, contractors, and entrepreneurs while preparing students for entry-level employment opportunities in the construction field.

The Solar Installer program area prepares students with technical skills and training in photovoltaic systems, residential installations, safety protocols, electrical knowledge, and industry codes. The program provides hands-on instruction designed to prepare students for the Electrical Technician Association International (ETA) Level 1 PV Installer certification.

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. Welding is also essential in construction, where it is used to join beams, build bridges, and connect pipes in pipelines, power plants, and refineries.