For more than 15 years, the Green Construction Program has helped prepares students for an exciting, rewarding career in green building by covering topics such as sustainable building , OSHA-10 and Flagger Safety training at the Michael H. Kappaz Training Center located within the Spanish Catholic Center. The class is taught in English with assistance for Spanish speakers. The nationally certified curriculum includes the latest in green building technology and graduates will receive a nationally accredited certificate in green construction.
Green Construction Blended Learning course
Starting September 30, 2019 -December 6, 2019.
To sign up for the course
Interested candidates must attend an information session at the Spanish Catholic Center, 1618 Monroe St. NW Washington, D.C.
Info sessions are every Tuesday starting August 27 (2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.)
What to expect during the information session:
Program Overview (45 minutes)
CASAS Exam (Reading and Math assessment) (2 hours)
Required Documents for registration:
At least 18 years of age
Driver’s license and/or District I.D
Math & English Proficiency
Proof of DC Residency (i.e. State Issued ID; utility bill, rent/lease agreement)
Contact for more details:
Celia.Sterling@cc-dc.org ; 202-939-2400 Ext. 932
Melida.Chacon@cc-dc.org; 202-939-2400 Ext 938
Enrollment
The program is open to all DC and Maryland residents over the age of 18. The class is taught in English with assistance for Spanish speakers, as the program hopes to empower Hispanic immigrants with new job skills that can benefit our community immediately. There is a $150 fee for registration. Please call for enrollment information.
Hours: Classes last 10 weeks, and clients have the option to enroll in one of two sections. Both sections meet Monday through Friday. Section 1 meets 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Section 2 meets from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Specialized Green Building Training
- Weatherization
- Sustainable Building
- Occupational Math
- Technical English
- OSHA Safety Training
- Job Skills and Referrals
NCCER Accredited Unit National Certifications
- NCCER Core Curriculum
- OSHA-10
- Flagger Safety
- CPR-AED First Aid
- NCCER Electrical Level One