Our building trades programs are tailored to students with ambitions in construction or maintenance fields, equipping them with hands-on training aligned with industry standards, ensuring their preparedness for success in the job market.

The Craftsman Trades AAS degree program offers a diverse curriculum covering fundamental skills such as basic shop operations, electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, welding, estimating, blueprint reading, air conditioning/heating, and carpentry. Within carpentry, students delve into roofing, flooring, walls, doors and windows, and cabinets, mastering each aspect of construction and maintenance tasks.

Complementing technical training, the AAS degree program includes academic courses to enrich students' educational journey. The Building Trades program further expands on these foundational skills, encompassing carpentry, masonry, concrete work, electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, estimating, and cabinetry.

You must see a CATE Center Advisor before enrollment.

Both programs allow for specialization in areas like carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, masonry, or cabinetry, with opportunities for ongoing training updates to keep students abreast of industry practices.

Interactive computer-aided training enriches select courses, providing students with practical experience using modern tools and technologies. Additionally, Level I certificates offer specialized training in specific building trades disciplines, enabling students to focus their studies and develop targeted expertise.

Our instructional staff boasts an average of 34 years of combined field and teaching experience. They continually enhance their technical proficiency through attendance at update seminars, participation in trade shows, and manufacturer training sessions.