Located in the heart of New York City, Apex Technical School was chosen by Education Online as one of their top picks for trade schools that offer training in the field of construction. Apex Technical School offers comprehensive, non-degree courses in construction that include instruction in carpentry, plumbing and electrical technology. Students learn through a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on training by professionals in the field of construction. Apex Technical School offers both full- and part-time classes, and new construction courses begin each month. The construction training program can be completed in as little as seven months, and financial assistance is available to students who qualify.
Located in Covington, Kentucky, Gateway Community and Technical College was named one of the fastest growing community colleges in the nation in 2010 by reviewers at Community College Week. Gateway offers a variety of non-degree certificate programs in fields relating to construction. Courses are offered in plumbing and electrical technology, and most courses can be completed in one semester. Gateway Community and Technical College offers both full- and part-time class schedules, and job placement assistance is available to students who successfully complete the program.
Edmonds Community College, located in Lynnwood, Washington, was ranked by Community College Review as a leader in providing quality educational opportunities. Edmonds Community College offers non-degree construction industry training that can typically be completed in less than one year. The program features training in the fields of construction technology, electronics and mechanical trades, energy efficiency and energy basics. All students who successfully complete the program will receive a non-degree certificate of training in construction technology and a certificate of completion for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Both full- and part-time schedules are available.
Based out of Durham, North Carolina, Durham Technical Community College was selected as one of the nation's best trade schools by Community College Review. Durham Technical Community College offers an assortment of non-degree training programs in the field of construction. Courses include certificate programs in the fundamentals of construction, construction estimation, home inspection, code enforcement and residential building. Most courses can be completed in six months or less, and job placement assistance is available to students who successfully complete the program.