Career Pathway Certificate: Building Construction — Spring 2027
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Northeast Iowa Community College’s Career Pathway Certificate in Building Construction offers classroom instruction and hands-on lab experience in construction fundamentals. The core track covers job readiness, teamwork, OSHA construction safety, Silica Safety, and CPR/First Aid. After completing the core track, students can earn money while learning during an approximately 46-hour job-site lab. The program prepares participants for entry-level building construction work or further construction-trades education.
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Career Pathway Certificate: Building Construction — Spring 2027
Northeast Iowa Community College
5 Positions
ID: 96727
Posted On 10/13/2026
Job Overview
This program includes a comprehensive core track that teaches job readiness and teamwork skills, OSHA construction safety principles, Silica Safety and CPR/First Aid. Through classroom instruction and hands-on lab experience, students will learn basic construction concepts and technical skills, including rough framing, concrete, insulation, building codes, permits, and finish carpentry. Once the core track is complete, students will have the opportunity to earn money while they learn during the lab portion of the program, which takes place at a job site for approximately 46 hours. Upon completing this program, individuals will be prepared for entry-level work in building construction or to pursue additional education or training in construction trades.
This Career Pathway Certificate is part of the Opportunity Dubuque program supported by the Greater Dubuque Development Corp.
Program Start Date: March 22, 2027
Tuition Cost: $2,059
Tuition assistance is available for those who are eligible. Contact a Career Coach at NICC at 563-562-3263, extension 1399 to begin your tuition assistance application today.
For course schedule and registration information, visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/108610
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563.562.3263, ext. 1399
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Building and Grounds
Construction/Skilled Trades
Skilled Labor Trades
Location
Dubuque, IA
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Company ID
1180
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# Positions
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Start Date
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Northeast Iowa Community College
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Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.
The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.
As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.
At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
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