Resources for Building Construction and Trades

• California Educator's Together
  A resource devoted to connecting educators and leaders within the unique field of Career and Technical Education (CTE) to quality professional development tools that help establish the role rigorous academic skills play in pursuit of industry and career related coursework.
• Architects, Construction Managers, and Engineers Mentor Program (ACE)
• California Department of Industrial Relations Apprenticeship
  Search for available apprenticeship programs of registered program sponsors by county and occupation.
• Home Builders Institute
  Offers student and instructor materials and national skills standards for five trades.
• HVACR Excellence–Industry Standard of Excellence
• National Association of Women in Construction
• National Center for Construction Education and Research
• National Green Builders Products Webinars
• North State Building Industry Association (BIA)
• Sacramento Regional Builders’ Exchange
• Build it Green

Certifications

• California Pavement Preservation Certificate Program – California State University, Chico
• Construction Management Certificate Program – Sonoma State University
• Construction Management Certificate Program – University of California, Berkeley Extension
• HVAC Certificate Program – University of California, Berkeley Extension
• Construction Management Certificate Program – University of California, Davis Extension
• Home Builders Institute – Certification for Residential Construction
• Center for Occupational & Environmental (COEH)
  Lead-Related Construction Sampling Technician Course
• California Home Inspection Licensure Courses
• California Association of Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO)
• Home Inspector Certification–Allied Schools
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)