Construction

The construction academy is fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Maryland Department of Labor. There will be no cost to selected applicants. 

The program runs for 13 weeks (260 hours). Students can earn OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR/AED, Rigging, Fall Safe and Confined Space certifications. Learn basic construction techniques while practicing and applying carpentry skills on various projects to hone your skills.

To be eligible, students must live and/or work in Maryland in the carpentry/construction industry upon completion of the program and provide employment, wage and other information to Wor-Wic and Quality Staffing Services as a part of the grant reporting. 

To apply, visit Quality Staffing Services (QSS) and scroll down to the Training Programs section. For application questions, call QSS at 410-742-2600. For program specific questions, contact Dr. Rhonda W. Banks at rbanks@worwic.edu or 410-334-2867.