Training
Pave, build, or weld your way to success.
If you’re ready to embark on your career journey, switch paths, or explore more about your options, you’re in the right place.
Learn more about our apprenticeships, career & technical centers, and community college classes to start training for your next career.
With nearly all of our training National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certified, you earn industry-recognized and respected credentials.
Your future starts here.
High School Programs
Community Colleges
Apprenticeships
Short-term Classes
High School
Programs
Are you a high school student interested in a technical program to start developing a trade skill while in school? Let’s talk – we can help you connect with a nearby program.
Start training in high school
There are almost 300 high school programs and career and technical centers in the state, so we know there is a program near you that you can join. Jumpstart your career and join the almost 6,000 students already enrolled.
Certifications & Credentials
All high schools in Mississippi have gone through a tough certification process to become an NCCER Accredited Training and Education Facility (ATEF). Each CTE center has to meet certain criteria and guidelines to gain the accreditation and to remain an active program recognized by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Apprenticeships
It’s true. You can join one of our 4-year apprenticeships to learn a career-building skill and start making money immediately.
To ensure the best training, all our apprenticeship instructors are either NCCER-certified or the state’s industry leader. NCCER is the construction industry’s training, assessment, certification and career development standard for the construction and maintenance craft professionals.
Open new doors, network, and find flexible learning opportunities that fit your lifestyle.
- Receive relevant training from experienced professionals
- Train in either our Pearl or Gulfport facility (or virtually, if needed)
- Meet peers with shared interests and goals
- Become a competitive recruit
- Work full-time and train part-time
- Become a registered apprentice through the US Department of Labor, if desired. This means that you’re permitted to work on government contracts.
Available Apprenticeships
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Sheet Metal
Certifications & Credentials
We partner with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) so that you graduate with industry-recognized and respected credentials.
After you earn your NCCER core certification, you can start earning a Level 1 certification if you want to advance. This credential provides you with more extensive knowledge and skills of your desired trade.
Let's talk numbers. What can I earn?
We compiled apprentice salaries from some of our construction company partners, and we can confirm… you will make great money even in just your first year.
| Year 1 | $14-$16/hr ($29k – $33k) | $5,250 – $6k add’t if work 250 hrs OT |
| Year 2 | $16-$18/hr ($33k – $37.5k) | $6k – $6,750 add’t if work 250 hrs OT |
| Year 3 | $18-$20/hr ($37.5k – $41.5k) | $6,750 – $7,500 add’t if work 250 hrs OT |
| Year 4 | $20-$22/hr ($41.5 k – $46k) | $7,500 – $8,250 add’t if work 250 hrs OT |
The above are averages and cannot be guaranteed.
These overtime hours are conservative for the industry. This means you could be making almost $60k by your 4th year.
Specifications
You must be 18 years older and have a high school diploma or GED to become a registered apprentice with the Department of Labor.
Open enrollment begins in July with classes starting in August.
Your apprenticeship will either be covered by your employer or self-paid. Your next employer will most likely reimburse you. If you will be paying for the program yourself, you can apply here for a scholarship!
Community Colleges
We partner with community colleges across Mississippi to offer NCCER-certified classes to prepare you for a successful career in construction.
Start training at a community college
Community colleges across the state partner with us to offer further education in a variety of the trades. From learning how to be a welder to a linemen, you can earn a degree in a couple years and go straight to the workforce upon graduating.
Certifications and Credentials
All schools in Mississippi have gone through a tough certification process to become an NCCER Accredited Training and Education Facility (ATEF). Each CTE center has to meet certain criteria and guidelines to gain the accreditation and to remain an active program recognized by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Short-term Classes
Employers: we offer short-term classes geared toward sharpening your employee’s specific hands-on skills.
If you have employees that need further training, but don’t need to enter an apprenticeship, these classes are built for that.
Course Topics
We offer short-term classes in these topics, available upon request.
- Welding
- Intro to Motor Controls
- Electrical Journeyman Exam Prep
- Conduit Bending
- Others Available Upon Request
More Details
- Most short-term classes run six weeks
- Each class is $150 per participant
- In-person and virtual options available