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CELS 101 - Workforce Fridays: Basic Construction Skills
Course Description
Introduction to Construction:
This program focuses on the fundamental skills to work in the construction industry. To be most effective in today's construction industry you should be able to perform blueprint reading, shop math, measurement, and communicate with your team and customers.
This program will prepare students for the following type of careers in the construction industry:
- Construction laborers
- Drywallers
- Painters
- Pre-form industry experience
Students will have the opportunity to earn a credential as part of this program:
Employer recognized GRCC Construction Basic Certificate
Along with hand tools, power tools, framing, drywall and roofing.
Our goal is for students to learn about the construction industry and the basic skills needed for employment.
The program is designed to be delivered 80% with hands-on, active training; 20% traditional classroom learning.
Attendance is a very important component of the program.
We strive to replicate the work environment as much as possible in an educational setting.
