About the D.C. Apprenticeship Academy for the Construction Trades

The D.C. Apprenticeship Academy offers apprenticeship training, or related instruction, for registered apprentices working in the construction trades. The training program is operated by the D.C. Students Construction Trades Foundation and is fully accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and the District of Columbia Apprenticeship Council.

Conveniently located in the Academy of Construction and Design at Cardozo Senior High School, the D.C. Apprenticeship Academy is a technology-based training facility with ample adjacent parking and Metro stops nearby. Classes meet weekday evenings, allowing adult students time to live, work and learn.

What We Offier

We use the NCCER’s Contren Learning Series curriculum for classroom instruction and hands-on training. The courses are taught by certified instructors who are professionals in their trade for specialties including:

• Carpentry – Concrete Form Building
• Electrical
• HVAC-R
• Masonry
• Plumbing

Upon successful completion of their training program, registered apprentices receive industry credentials and transcripts from the NCCER. For more information about NCCER and the curriculum, visit the NCCER website.

Register Now

• Employers: complete the Employer Registration Package and one Apprentice Registration Form for each student you register. Review the Key Dates document for important information about registration and start date.
• Employer Registration Package: Includes instructions for registration and tuition information.
• Apprenticeship Registration Form