Students Earn NCCER Core and OSHA 10 with $500 Stipend Awarded to Those Who Complete the Training
Lake Charles, Louisiana – March 24, 2021
SOWELA Technical Community College’s Office of Workforce Solutions is offering a two-week Introduction to Construction class starting Monday, May 10, at its Main Campus in Lake Charles. Curriculum includes the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core and OSHA 10. The cost of the class is $50 with students receiving a $500 stipend at the end of the course for successful completion of all assignments and testing.
The course is designed for individuals interested in learning entry-level construction skills. Training covers safety principles; construction math principles and application; introduction to hand and power tools; how to read and understand construction drawings; introduction to rigging slings, hoists, hitches and other hardware; procedures and techniques for proper material handling; and basic communication and employability skills.
Class is held Monday – Friday from 8 AM until 5 PM during both weeks. Students who complete all modules of the class receive OSHA 10 and NCCER certifications, as well as a certificate of completion from SOWELA.
About SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College provides traditional, distance, and lifelong learning experiences and awards associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. The College empowers learners in career and technical education and enables transfer students to pursue a four-year degree so all learners excel as globally competitive citizens. The College has been educating the region’s workforce for 80 years and has locations in Jennings, Lake Charles and Oakdale, LA.