The following are links to resources related to apprenticeship programs, technical schools, and opportunities in the Building and Construction industry.
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Apprentice Programs
- Dept. of Labor Apprenticeship Information Learn more about apprenticeship programs and resources from the US department of Labor
Construction
- ABC Delaware Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 21,000 members.
- NAWIC NAWIC is a professional association comprised of women working in construction and related industries. It was established in 1955 by 16 founding members. Today, more than 5,000 women in approximately 170 chapters across the United States are NAWIC members.
HVAC
- ACCA – Air Conditioning Contractors of America ACCA is a non-profit association whose membership includes more than 60,000 professionals from businesses in the indoor environment and energy services community. We work together to promote professional contracting, energy efficiency, and healthy, comfortable indoor environments.
- ASHRAE – The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers With more than 57,000 members from over 132 nations, ASHRAE is a diverse organization representing building system design and industrial processes professionals around the world.
- NATE – NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICIAN EXCELLENCE NATE is the nation’s largest nonprofit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians.
- RSES RSES is the leading education, training and certification preparation organization for HVACR professionals.
- SMACNA – Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association SMACNA is an international trade association representing 1,834 member firms in 97 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Brazil. A leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry.
- The Adult Education Division – New Castle Vo-Tech School District HVAC Training at The Adult Education Division (AED) of the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District
- Women in HVACR Women in HVACR exists to improve the lives of our members by providing professional avenues to connect with other women growing their careers in the HVACR industry. We empower women to succeed through networking opportunities, mentoring and education.
Sheet Metal
- SMACNA – Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association SMACNA is an international trade association representing 1,834 member firms in 97 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Brazil. A leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry.
Training Programs & Schools
- Del Tech Workforce Development Delaware Technical Community College
- Delaware Skills Center The Delaware Skills Center is a Division of the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District and is an adult vocational technical training center committed to providing skills training that creates a pathway to a rewarding career.
- New Castle County Vo-Tech Construction Technologies Career training from carpentry to welding, our construction programs produce highly skilled tradesman.
- Polytech Adult Education POLYTECH Adult Education has been a provider of training and educational services in Kent County since 1964.
- The Adult Education Division – New Castle Vo-Tech School District HVAC Training at The Adult Education Division (AED) of the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District
Vo-Tech Schools
- New Castle County Vo-Tech Construction Technologies Career training from carpentry to welding, our construction programs produce highly skilled tradesman.