Introduction to Construction (WCG)

Begin your career in the skilled trades with a strong foundation! Previously known as “core craft skills,” this entry-level course is the recommended first course for all trades students and a prerequisite to most specialty courses. Topics include basic safety, construction math, introduction to hand and power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication skills, employability skills and material handling. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the Introduction to Construction credential exam offered by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER).

This is a G3 and Workforce Credential Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (Workforce Credential Grant Price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3.

Introduction to Construction Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $2,100
• WCG Price: $700
• WCG plus G3 Price: $0

Next Step: Follow the link to complete the FastForward Financial Assistance Application to determine eligibility before registering for this class. 

Please be aware that funding assistance for FastForward programs is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.