Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
Start your career in construction.
Two free weeks of hands-on training, plus 2 Madison College credits.
- Hands-on trainingTool safety, measuring, saws, nail guns and more.
- College credits2 Madison College credits toward the Construction & Remodeling Technical Diploma.
- Two weeksMonday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- FreeThe program and the information sessions are free.
- With Madison CollegePresented in partnership with Madison College, at its Truax Campus.
Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
Class details
Enrollment Requirements
Are you eligible?
- Be 18 or older.
- Be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Be able to perform physically demanding work.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Commit to strong attendance.
- Have basic English for safety communication.
Tuition and Fees
What does it cost?
Freefor the two-week program
Information sessions are free too.
Schedule and Format
How do classes work?
Two weeks, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Madison College's Truax Campus (1849 Wright St, Madison, WI 53704).
Hands-on from day one
Learn the tools and safety skills construction work asks for
Develop the skills to start a career in construction. In this free two-week program you get hands-on training in tool safety, measuring, saws, nail guns and more, while earning 2 Madison College credits toward the Construction & Remodeling Technical Diploma.
The program is held at Madison College's Truax Campus. Latino Academy presents it in partnership with Madison College, with support from the State of Wisconsin DWD, Fast Forward, Ascendium, Lowe's Foundation and United Way of Dane County.
To learn more and reserve your spot, attend a free information session.
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Inside the classes
Take the first step today
Your construction career starts here.
Attend a free information session to learn more and reserve your spot in the program.
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