Apprenticeship and Trades: Pre-Trades, Career Pathway certificate

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Individualized coaching

As a Career Pathway student, you can get one-on-one support to help you access resources, services, and employment. You may also be eligible for financial support to help you with the costs of college.

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Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete
Award Length (attending full-time) Financial aid eligible Currently accepting students?
Career Pathway Certificate: Apprenticeship and Trades: Pre-TradesLess than 1 yearLimited entry, see how to get into this program

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Cohort format

All program courses listed below require department approval/cohort assignment in order to register and must be taken at the same time in one term.

Courses

Course listing for the 2024-2025 catalog year.

APR 162Calculations for the Trades4
APR 200APre-Apprenticeship 3
APR 200BOSHA 30 for Pre-Apprenticeship 3
APR 200CPre-Apprenticeship Hands-On Instruction 2
ELT 110Introduction to Residential Electrical Wiring3
Total Credits15

Information sessions

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Career exploration

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Take a career self-assessment to learn more about yourself and careers in this industry, and browse data on wages and employment trends.

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PCC’s Career Services staff can help you match your talents to rewarding professions.

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