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TECHNICAL TRADES

Want a career that makes you use your hands and your mind? Whether you want to install electrical equipment or solve car troubles, we have the technical training and job placement assistance to get you started.

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Career training for a job in the automotive repair industry

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Automotive Specialist

In this program, you'll learn automotive theory, including carburetor and emission control systems, brake systems, and engine tuning. You will have hands-on projects to do all the repairs.

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Locations available:

Colton, CA , San Jose, CA

Career training for a job in the Electrician field

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Electrician (Residential & General)

This program covers both residential and general electrical skills. You'll also learn basic solar and commercial electricity. You get hands-on time to practice wiring and testing systems. After enrolling, you can register for the Electrician in Training (ET) card.

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Locations available:

San Jose, CA , Soledad, CA , Colton, CA , San Diego, CA

Career training for a job in the HVAC field

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HVAC Specialist

Learn skills you need for a job installing or servicing air conditioning, ventilation, or heating units. You’ll learn the foundations of basic electricity and plumbing/piping to keep things cool or heat them up.

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Locations available:

Alexandria, VA

Career training in HVAC and Green Technology

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HVAC Technician & Green Technology

Learn the skills you need for a job installing or servicing air conditioning, ventilation, or heating units. Learn safety, hand tools, basic electricity, equipment, and plumbing related to HVAC maintenance and repair.

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Locations available:

Coachella, CA , Colton, CA , San Jose, CA

Job training program in green construction

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Green Building Construction Skills

Learn about hand and power tools, the installation, maintenance, and repair of interiors and exteriors, drywall, plumbing, basic electrical, and solar.

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Locations available:

Coachella, CA , Colton, CA , El Centro, CA , Oxnard, CA , San Diego, CA , Santa Maria, CA , Soledad, CA , Watsonville, CA

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Low Voltage Applications Technician

In this program you will learn to install, maintain, and service low voltage systems such as alarm systems, security systems, and fire alarms. You will explore devices that are wired or wireless as well as local area networks, and on-site fiber optic network systems. You will learn to work independently and as part of a professional team using industry communication terminology and skills. OSHA Safety is a main focus in the overall program.

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Locations available:

San Jose, CA

Career training for a job as a welder

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Welding Fabrication

In this program, you’ll get the skills and training you need for a job as a welder. Learn safety, math, and blueprint interpretation. Learn essential four process welding theories and Oxy-Fuel.

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Locations available:

Colton, CA , El Centro, CA , San Diego, CA , Watsonville, CA , El Paso, TX