Prepare for Your Career in Construction

Tuition-free courses are located throughout Placer County, both online and in-person, to help you kick-start your career.

Make Your Own Path

Programs aim to place students directly into well-paid employment opportunities in the construction field. You can choose from full-time, part-time, hybrid, or in-person classes – it’s up to you.

Our program curriculum offers the Construction Fundamentals needed to succeed in the field.

Curriculum Includes:

Tools and Materials

Health and Safety

Blueprint Reading

Basic Math for Construction

Sierra College

Tuition-Free Program

Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the needs of the communities it serves. Sierra College serves more than 18,000 students each year at campuses and centers in Rocklin, Roseville, Grass Valley, and Truckee. Spring 2022 Sierra College Construction Fundamentals Course starts on February 15, 2022.

Next Start Date: March 29 - May 3

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Time to Complete: 6 weeks

In-person or Hybrid: In-Person

Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677

Tahoe Truckee Adult Education

Tuition-Free Program

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is committed to providing pathways to possibilities and student success. TTUSD Adult Education offers Adult Career Technical Education (CTE) programs that focus on College & Career Readiness, prioritizing industry-specific skills or certifications, certified apprenticeships, workforce re-entry, or integrate workforce preparation and literacy in order to gain entry level access to high-skill, high-wage, or high-need industry or post-secondary programs.

Next Start Date: May 2022

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 5:30pm – 7:30pm,
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm – 7:30pm (non-native English speakers)

Time to Complete: 8 modules, open enrollment

In-person or Hybrid: Hybrid

Location: 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161

Placer School for Adults

Tuition-Free Program

Placer School for Adults provides students with introductory knowledge of the construction industry career pathway and related basic construction skills and knowledge. Class curriculum emphasizes entry-level construction skills needed to enter into a construction trade. Class subject areas covered are personal skills needed to succeed, hands-on practical working knowledge of tools and equipment, construction industry math, and an introduction to reading blueprints.

Next Start Date: February 19, 2022

Schedule: Saturdays 10:00am – 2:30pm

Time to Complete: 12 weeks

In-person or Hybrid: In-Person

Location: 3775 Richardson Dr. Auburn CA 95602

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Construction Fundemtals

Tuition-free courses are located throughout Placer County. These programs aim to place students directly into well-paid employment opportunities in the construction field. Choose from full-time, part-time, hybrid, or in-person classes – it’s up to you.