Every Student Deserves Access to Construction Education
Construction-focused career and technical education (CTE) programs teach students valuable, practical trade skills that help them become more self-sufficient while opening career pathways to high-paying career opportunities.
Bringing construction CTE to your high school makes a difference for your students—and your community.
Meet Your Guide: NCCER
For 30 years, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has helped build construction education programs across the country by providing:
Expert-developed curricula for both basic construction skills and specific crafts like carpentry, electrical, masonry and more
Industry-recognized training credentials for both knowledge and performance
Support and resources for instructors and program personnel
Guidance from our experienced team of program builders
And More as part of our suite of comprehensive construction education solutions
NCCER's High School Builder Program is designed to help you establish a high-quality CTE construction program in a simple and cost-effective way by providing curriculum, resources and industry-recognized credentials.
Program Features
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Meets Perkins and other federal and state funding requirements
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Provides stackable, industry-recognized credentials
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Vertically articulates with apprenticeships, postsecondary programs and industry pathways
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Combines academics with hands-on learning for engaging student experience
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Connects educators with a vast industry network
CTE Instructor Support
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Comprehensive training for program directors and instructors
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Ready-to-use lesson plans, videos, presentations and hands-on activities
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NCCERconnect: A robust online course tool with class management and grade tracking
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Ongoing implementation support and scheduled check-ins
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Instructor Toolbox: Direct access to craft-specific and instructor resources
Active Funding Opportunities
We are excited to announce that exclusive funding opportunities are currently available for first-time NCCER high schools or schools looking to start a new construction education program in 2026 through NCCER’s High School Builder Program.
Made possible thanks to generous donors, these funding opportunities are designed to cover most significant costs associated with initial program start-up. Programs selected for sponsorship will receive:
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Sponsor-paid NCCER registration and application fee
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An NCCER Core Toolbox, including more than 40 tools and over 15 types of gear
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Access to NCCER’s Instructor Certification Training Program for 1 instructor
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One year of NCCERconnect curriculum subscriptions for 20 students
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One year of module test subscriptions for 20 students
Funding opportunities are limited, and eligibility is subject to NCCER and sponsor partner criteria. Schools will be evaluated in the order in which they apply, so act quickly to be entered into consideration!
Get Started
Fill out the form below to connect with an NCCER representative about the High School Builder Program. By submitting the form, you will automatically be entered into consideration for active funding opportunities.