Carpentry

Construction

Award

Diploma

Credits

Locations

Calmar

Entry

Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete

12 Months

Develop the skills and technical knowledge necessary to thrive in the fast-paced construction industry. Complete hands-on training as part of a construction crew of student peers, building a home from the design to finished construction for a future homeowner. Gain experience in basic manual drafting, printreading, concrete techniques, floor and framing skills, and interior and exterior finish work. If you like hands-on work, let this program shorten your learning curve in the high-paced field of construction!

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$11,504*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$13,232*

Program Supplies

$719

* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your 网赌网站 education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Kibbie Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $4,500 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

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Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for 网赌网站 scholarships. The 网赌网站 Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

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Career Outlook

Enrollment Process

Apply for admission.
Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment forcourse placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years.

Program Information

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Additional Information

The Carpentry programs are recognized by the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research). All Peosta and Calmar Carpentry students will become OSHA certified through Career Safe Online.

Gainful Employment Information

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Facilities

Off-campus Building Site (Calmar)
Job Site House Project (Peosta, various locations)

Program Contacts

Brian Ondrashek

Carpentry Instructor

Email: ondrashekb@nicc.edu
Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1480
Location: Calmar