Advanced Skills Training
CONSTRUCTION CAREER ACCELERATOR
Jumpstart your construction career with hands-on training in the skills employers value most.
Our Services
Building Skills NY’s Construction Career Accelerator program (CCA) provides no-cost, advanced construction skills training to adult New York City residents.
Program Curriculum
Participants who are new to construction may enroll in the Core and/or Foundations tracks. Those who have completed Core may enroll in trade-specific courses.
Core
80 hours
Introduces site safety, employability skills, construction math, and material handling.
Certifications issued: NCCER Core
80 hours
Introduces site safety, employability skills, construction math, and material handling.
Certifications issued: NCCER Core
Foundations
58 hours
OSHA-30, 10-hour Site Safety Training, 4-hour Supported Scaffold, 4-Hour Work Zone Flagger, Silica Awareness, F-60, G-60, S-92, S-93, S-94
58 hours
OSHA-30, 10-hour Site Safety Training, 4-hour Supported Scaffold, 4-Hour Work Zone Flagger, Silica Awareness, F-60, G-60, S-92, S-93, S-94
Electrical
150 hours
Introduces the electrical trade including conduit threading and raceway installation.
Certifications issued: NCCER Electrical Level 1 | Prerequisites: NCCER Core
150 hours
Introduces the electrical trade including conduit threading and raceway installation.
Certifications issued: NCCER Electrical Level 1 | Prerequisites: NCCER Core
Plumbing
145 hours
Introduces the plumbing trade including plumbing math and water distribution systems.
Certifications issued: NCCER Plumbing Level 1 | Prerequisites: NCCER Core
145 hours
Introduces the plumbing trade including plumbing math and water distribution systems.
Certifications issued: NCCER Plumbing Level 1 | Prerequisites: NCCER Core
Carpentry
170 hours
Introduces the carpentry trade including floor systems and roof framing.
NCCER Carpentry Level 1 | Prerequisites: NCCER Core
170 hours
Introduces the carpentry trade including floor systems and roof framing.
NCCER Carpentry Level 1 | Prerequisites: NCCER Core
Eligibility
Job seekers must meet the following criteria to participate in our job placement program:
- Permanent resident of New York City
- Authorized to work in the United States
- 18+ years of age
Our Graduates
- 600+CCA graduates since 2021
- 61%Of graduates placed into work remain in their jobs for 1 year or more
- 24%Average wage growth for graduates placed into work
“Getting into the training felt like the best thing that could have happened to me.” – Daquan W., CCA Graduate
Our Employer Network
We partner with:
- 100+ unique employers
- Trade-focused subcontractors including Building Efficiency Services, Russo Electric, Donato Plumbing, Giant Taping, DDS Mechanical, Premier Construction, and Essex Door + Glass.
What You’ll Learn
Training combines technical instruction, workplace preparation, and industry certifications.
- Construction fundamentals
- Best practices for workplace safety
- Career readiness skills
- Communication and teamwork
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