Training & certifications

Below are the different certifications that you can earn in our program. Most participants complete several, leaving with documents that show employers they are prepared and qualified to enter into a construction apprenticeship.

120 hours

Multi-Craft Core Curriculum

The Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) is a comprehensive apprenticeship-readiness program (120 hours), which was developed and approved by the Building Trades National Apprenticeship and Training Committee and recognized by the US Department of Labor. MC3’s program design includes curriculum on tools and materials, basic math prep, construction safety, and financial responsibility. The MC3 provides a pathway for community residents to gain access to Building Trades apprenticeships and is a national industry-recognized credential.

  • Trade math and measurement
  • Blueprint reading
  • Hand and power tools
  • Construction health and safety
10 hours (30 optional)

OSHA Safety Certification

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Program offers important training for construction workers, supervisors, and other personnel who should be aware of general workplace safety. Our hassle-free, online OSHA 10-Hour Construction course covers workplace hazards, employee rights, improving safety culture, and other key topics to prepare participants for the job site. Upon completion, all course participants will also earn their Department of Labor (DOL)/OSHA 10-Hour Card, allowing them to seek or maintain employment in construction. If desired, participants have the option to continue their training and earn their OSHA-30.

  • Hazard recognition
  • Fall protection
  • PPE and site safety
  • OSHA card issued
30 hours

Welding

Introduction to Welding, a 30-hour course, will focus on the specific craft skill of welding and is provided by union-trained welding instructors. The goal of this component is to provide an introductory overview of welding craft, proper safety techniques, and build base knowledge which will lead to increased enrollment into welding-related apprenticeships. Training will include Welding History, Welding Process, Weld Joint, Welding Symbols, Safety, Welding Tools, Base Metals, and Weld Repair.

  • SMAW fundamentals
  • Joint preparation
  • Weld inspection basics
  • Shop safety
8 hours

Forklift Safety Training

Our 8-hour Forklift Safety Course prepares participants to safely operate a forklift in warehouse, logistics, freight, construction, and related work environments. Participants receive classroom instruction and hands-on training, and demonstrate safe forklift operation through a practical skills evaluation.

  • Forklift safety and proper operation
  • OSHA safety requirements
  • Hazard awareness and accident prevention
  • Pre-operation equipment inspections
  • Safe loading, unloading, and material handling
  • Hands-on forklift operation
  • Practical skills evaluation
3 hours

Heartsaver CPR & AED

Understanding first aid will grant you the ability to help those in need. Our Heartsaver certification class teaches you how to respond to specific situations, which will help you care for people in crisis as they wait for medical professionals to arrive. This course will provide training in CPR for adults, children, and infants, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR
  • AED operation
  • Two-year certification
6 hours behind the wheel

Driver's Education

Our one-on-one instruction includes 6 hours of time behind the wheel and a defensive driving class. Students 18 and under will be issued the 30-hour Joshua’s Law course. The road test will be issued onsite and passing participants will pick up their license from the DMV. Participants will be picked up, dropped off, and tested in the school’s vehicle.

  • Defensive driving class
  • Joshua’s Law course (18 and under)
  • Onsite road test
40 hours

Solar Installation

The core 40-hour solar installation training gives you hands-on experience in residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) solar installation, delivered with Step Up Solar. It is a direct route into one of the fastest-growing corners of the electrical and roofing trades.

  • Residential rooftop installation
  • Commercial and industrial (C&I) installation
  • Hands-on, not classroom-only
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Logistics Training & Certifications

GABTA prepares participants for nationally recognized logistics credentials through the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). Training is designed to build the skills needed for careers in warehousing, distribution, transportation, and supply chain operations.

35 hours · Foundational level

Certified Logistics Associate

The CLA course provides foundational training for entry-level logistics and material handling careers. It is the foundation for advancement to the Certified Logistics Technician credential.

  • Global supply chain and logistics fundamentals
  • Workplace and equipment safety
  • Safe material handling and equipment operation
  • Quality control
  • Workplace communication
  • Teamwork and problem-solving
  • Computer systems used in logistics operations
35 hours · Mid-level technical

Certified Logistics Technician

The CLT course builds on foundational logistics skills and prepares participants for more advanced responsibilities within warehouse, distribution, and supply chain operations.

  • Product receiving and storage
  • Order processing
  • Packaging and shipping
  • Inventory control
  • Safe handling of hazardous materials
  • Transportation modes
  • Dispatch, routing, and tracking
  • Measurements used in logistics operations

CLA + CLT: approximately 70 hours of logistics training.

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