Apprenticeship is the original 4-year degree!

The apprenticeship programs at NW College of Construction combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. The first thing that the college does for applicants to the apprenticeship program is place them in a job with a construction contractor (Training Agent).

Yes, the college finds a construction job for you.*

Once hired by a Training Agent, your status changes from Applicant to Registered Apprentice, making you eligible to enroll as a student at the college and pursue the formal education associated with the construction craft of your choice.

Register for our next orientation and get the ball rolling on BUILDING YOUR CAREER!

*Overall application process/dispatch time varies between specific trade and the time of the year.

Training is FREE!

The construction industry pays for your tuition and books (exceptions apply in the HVAC, Sheet Metal and Protective Signaling programs). Apprentices receive a paycheck, hands-on career training in the craft of their choice, a free education, and upon completion, apprentices receive nationally recognized industry certification as a master craftsperson (Journey Worker).

NW College of Construction provides its students with a practical foundation from which to launch their career or even start their own construction business.

NWCOC is dedicated to helping students and lifelong learners build strong, successful careers. We provide support to students throughout their entire career, with capabilities spanning apprenticeships through to business leadership. 

If you are looking to build a lifelong, rewarding career in the construction industry, NWCOC is the natural choice.

If you are brand new to the construction industry, we highly recommend starting out with the CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORERS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.

This program is a fantastic starting point for those who aren’t entirely sure which craft they want to commit to.

You’ll learn about what it takes to work in construction and immediately start building a resume for your future. Many of our Heavy Equipment apprentices START OUT in the Construction Craft Laborers apprenticeship program.

Interested in learning more about our free apprenticeship program? Sign up for the next General Information Session.

You can expect to learn more about our nine different craft programs, starting a career in construction, how much you can expect to be paid and how to move forward in applying to NWCOC.

Still have more questions about apprenticeship at NWCOC? 

Visit our FAQ ABOUT APPRENTICESHIP webpage.