Construction Management Apprenticeship
Howard Community College’s Construction Management Apprenticeship Program allows students to pursue an exciting and dynamic career path in an industry that is rapidly growing. Students complete a series of courses and lab work, coupled with 4,000 hours of paid field work over a period of two years. During this time, apprentices are exposed to every facet of the construction industry – from architectural and engineering roles to the many logistics involved in general contracting, from safety and regulatory guidelines to project planning, site surveying, blueprint reading and material testing. Upon completion of the program, apprentices are presented a Construction Management Certificate from HCC and are eligible to take the Certified Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) exam. HCC’s Construction Management Apprenticeship Program is the only one of its kind in Maryland. Click here to learn more.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Apprenticeship (HVACR)
HCC’s HVACR Apprenticeship Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled technicians to work in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry – in both residential and commercial environments. Apprentices acquire a diverse skill set, learning how to insulate refrigerant lines, clean furnaces, cut and solder pipes, and maintain and repair electrical circuits. Working in partnership with Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland (HACCMD), students enrolled in HCC’s HVACR Apprenticeship Program complete a total of 8,000 hours of paid field work over a period of four years, while completing required coursework at HCC. In tandem, apprentices can pursue Maryland State HVACR journeyman licensure through the State of Maryland’s Apprenticeship and Training Council. Click here to learn more.
Electrical Apprenticeship
HCC provides students an opportunity to gain the skills needed for success through its comprehensive Electrical Apprenticeship Program. The four-year experience is facilitated in partnership with the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Chesapeake, recognized as the Mid Atlantic Region’s premier electrical and renewable energy contractor association. Apprentices complete a series of courses, concentrating on electrical theory, equipment, and safety protocols, for use in both commercial and residential environments. While completing coursework, students also work full-time as electricians in partnership with local employers. HCC’s Electrical Apprenticeship Program is approved by the Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training, and graduates are eligible to receive nationally-recognized credentials as journeyman electricians. Click here to learn more.
Plumbing Apprenticeships
The demand for professionals who are trained to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems is constant and rapidly growing. HCC’s Plumbing Apprenticeship Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled technicians to work in the plumbing industry – in both residential and commercial environments. Apprentices acquire a diverse skill set, learning how to install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to and in businesses, homes, and factories. Plumbers typically install pipes and fixtures, study blueprints and follow state and local building codes, inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines, and troubleshoot systems that are not working. Working in partnership with Associated Builders & Contractors, students enrolled in ABC’s Plumbing Apprenticeship Program complete a total of 8,000 hours of paid field work over a period of four years, while completing required coursework at HCC. In tandem, apprentices can pursue Maryland State Plumbing journeyperson licensure. Click here to learn more.