Most people are surprised to learn that the very first thing NW College of Construction does for its applicants is to get them a job in the building industry. Once dispatched to a contractor, you will report to work at a construction job site as a registered apprentice in a craft of your choosing such as masonry or carpentry. 

NW College of Construction combines paid on-the-job training (apprenticeship) with classroom instruction. And the education is free; the construction industry pays for your tuition and books (exceptions apply in the HVAC and Sheet Metal 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 (Journeyman).

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

The college is dedicated to helping students and lifelong learners build strong, successful careers. We are the only college able to provide students support 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.

See how we compare to more traditional educational pathways such as vocational school or technical college.

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 the 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.