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Customized Training and Continuing Education offers a wide variety of training opportunities in the construction-related fields.  There are classes to provide entry-level skills to new employees, as well as continuing education for experienced professionals.

Electricians and Power Limited Technicians can take advantage of our NEC recertification and code update courses, and workers in all related fields can benefit from our large array of construction safety courses. Construction safety courses include such topics as confined space entry and rescue, OSHA 10 and OSHA 30, CPR and 1st Aid, Rigging and Signaling and more.

Basic skills training is available in many areas as well, including blueprint reading, construction math, basic concepts in construction, hand and power tool use and safety, power limited technicians, and more.  Businesses looking for these services should contact their local training and outreach manager to discuss specific needs and options!

Operators of construction-related equipment can also benefit from Customized Training services.  We offer classes in forklift operation, skid loader operation, mobile crane operator certification and recertification, and commercial drivers license preparation and continuing education.

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Building and Construction Trades

Basic Construction Skills

Basic Construction Skills prepares individuals for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging and employability skills.

Construction Craft Laborer

Construction Craft Laborer introduces participants to a variety of trades, including carpentry, masonry, ironworking, electrical, welding, and heavy equipment and have the basic knowledge needed to work safely on any job site.

Introduction to Carpentry

Introduction to Carpentry training teaches participants general carpentry skills such as building materials & fasteners, construction plan reading, site & building layout, floor & wall systems, roof framing, stair layout and envelope systems.

Construction Foreman Certification Program

The Construction Foreman Certification Program develops the leadership, communication and planning skills your field leaders need to succeed on any site from day one. Designed for current and emerging foremen, this online program is a turnkey solution for building confident, capable frontline supervisors.

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Brian Nelson

Training Program Manager - Construction & Safety

Customized Training

[email protected]

Contact us today to discuss customized training options

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Gary Foster

Training and Outreach Manager

Customized Training

320-234-8537

[email protected]

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Nichole Bredeson

Training and Outreach Manager

Customized Training

320-222-6063

[email protected]

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