NIACC Building Trades / Carpentry
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and the Contractors' Advisory
Association offer a Building Construction/Carpentry program during the day. Classes begin at 7:30am and conclude around 3:00pm each day. The 1-Year program is structured so that students can enter in the Fall and focus on skill sets and classes for 2 semesters, finishing with an 8-week paid internship with an area contractor. Students completing the program receive a NIACC diploma and are prepared for employment in residential, commercial, or industrial construction or can continue towards an (AAS) Associates in Applied Science in Industrial Technology.
The demand for skilled construction continues to be high in North Iowa. This means good job opportunities and good wages for you! Upon completion of the construction program at NIACC you will be trained to do carpentry work in any of the following areas:
- Residential Remodeling
- Residential New Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
Private North Iowa contractors formed the Contractors' Advisory Association to advise and assist in setting-up the program, in determining which skills will be taught, and in providing industry support and future employment for program graduates. Our graduates learn the construction techniques they need to earn a good wage by working safely and productively.
Our students develop the skills they need to succeed in construction through a combination of hands-on instruction at NIACC and mentored supervision on North Iowa construction industry jobsites. Daily instruction at NIACC includes trade theory and hands-on practical experience in a state-of-the-art lab, and on our project jobsite. Students receive step-by-step instructions and practice developing carpentry skills at their own pace - by constructing full-scale projects in an individualized, competency-based learning process.
Building Trades/Carpentry students also work on rewarding community projects, such as helping to build Habitat for Humanity houses and other service-learning projects for community-based non-profit organizations. The NIACC Building Trades program prepares students for successful carpentry careers and active participation in their communities. Our placement rate is 100%!