The hands-on training provided in Harford's Construction and Trades programs allows students to quickly get up to speed in a career-focused field, without the need for a degree.
Programs allow students to earn certificates that are both recognized and in-demand by local and regional business and most have students employable in six months to a year. Interviewing and networking opportunities are built into many of our programs is and local business regularly hire from our programs.
Depending on which program you choose to pursue, classes are held on the main campus of Harford Community College, at Harford Technical High School, or at Harford's Leading Edge Training Center Powered by the Ratcliffe Foundation.
Programs of Study in Construction and Trades
Apprenticeship Programs
Electrical Apprenticeship
HVAC Apprenticeship
Certificate Programs
Applied Engineering Technician
Automotive Collision Repair
Basic Machine Manufacturing Technology
Brick Masonry*
Building Maintenance
Heavy Equipment Operations*
HVAC-R Pre-Apprenticeship
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Welding
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION Programs & PREP
Certified Logistics Technician (CLA, CLT)*
Forklift Certification Training*
NCCER Intro to Construction Skills*
*These programs are offered at Harford's Leading Edge Training Center Powered by the Ratcliffe Foundation.
Licensure Programs
Home Improvement License
Home Inspection License
Drone Technology
Commercial Truck Driving
Online ed2go Classes and Career Training
Gain new personal and professional skills with two ways to learn through our ed2go
partner. In our instructor-led courses, you study and interact with a cohort over a six-week schedule. Courses start monthly
with twice-weekly lesson plans. For the independent learner, our self-paced career training courses provide access to all lessons immediately with up to twelve months to complete. Hundreds
of classes are available.
