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MARK YOUR CALENDARS / WOW 2022 COMING OCTOBER 13 & 14 AT SHELTON STATE

NOTE: Employers looking for employees and interested in interviewing our students can
contact Mark White at Skilled Trades at 205.361.9891 or 205.771.6655.

Upcoming Events

Learn about the latest news at Skilled Trades of West Alabama.

Event
Date
Time
Location
Jump Start 16 begins
February 6, 2023
5:00 PM
Skilled Trades Training Center
Carpentry 4 begins
March 22, 2023
5:00 PM
Skilled Trades Carpentry Center
Summer Jump Start Graduation
June 24, 2022
11:30 AM
Skilled Trades
Jump Start 12 Begins
July 11, 2022
5:00 PM
Skilled Trades
Employer Council Meeting
July 18, 2022
11:30 AM
Skilled Trades
Carpentry 2 Class Begins
August 8, 2022
5:00 PM
Skilled Trades
West AL Construction Cluster
August 9, 2022
TBA
Skilled Trades
First Day of School
August 10, 2022
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All Schools
New Apprenticeship Classes Begin
August 15, 2022
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Skilled Trades
TCS High School Open House
August 18, 2022
5:30 PM
All TCS High Schools
TCTA Open House
September 1, 2022
4:30 PM
TCTA
Skilled Trades 2nd Annual Celebration
September 16, 2022
11:30 AM
TCTA
WOW
October 13-14, 2022
ALL DAY
Shelton State
TCS High School visits
October 18-24, 2022
VARIOUS
All TCS High Schools
Jump Start 15 begins
October 31, 2022
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National Apprenticeship Week
November 14-20, 2022
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TCTA Presentation
November 15, 2022
5:30 PM
TCTA
Jump Start 14 graduates
November 16, 2022
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Carpentry 3 class begins
November 16, 2022
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TCTA Career Day
4th Quarter
TBD
TCTA

Help Shape the Career of a New Tradesman

If you have experience in the construction trades – electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, alarm and low voltage systems – we…
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Jump Start Graduates Class 15

Jump Start Graduates Class 15

Skilled Trades award-winning pre-apprentice program, “Jump Start”, graduated the 15th class on January 17th. 14 outstanding students completed the program…
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New HVAC ‘Fast Trak” Program Begins

New HVAC ‘Fast Trak” Program Begins

An innovative, accelerated training program designed to take a new hire to a HVAC technician-ready employee in five months has…
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Welcome Skilled Trades’ Newest Team Member

Welcome Skilled Trades’ Newest Team Member

We are pleased to announce and welcome D. J. Allen to the Skilled Trades’ training team as of January 2,…
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Assessment Underway at Skilled Trades

Assessment Underway at Skilled Trades

With continued growth in demand and programming at Skilled Trades of West Alabama along with future opportunities, efforts are underway…
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New High School Jump Start Classes Begin

New High School Jump Start Classes Begin

2023 started fast at Skilled Trades with the inaugural high school “Jump Start” program. Classes began on January 5th with…
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Jump Start Classes 12 & 13 Graduate!

Jump Start Classes 12 & 13 Graduate!

The award-winning Jump Start pre-apprentice program at Skilled Trades of West Alabama continues to grow and graduate new talent for…
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We can design specific classes for your firm!

We can design specific classes for your firm!

 Did you know that Skilled Trades of West Alabama has the capability and flexibility to design and develop specific trade-related…
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Jump Start Passes 200 Mark

Jump Start Passes 200 Mark

Skilled Trades’ award-winning pre-apprenticeship program, “Jump Start”, has hit the 204 mark in terms of students participating in training for…
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New Apprenticeship Classes Begin

New Apprenticeship Classes Begin

 71 students have enrolled in apprenticeship classes at Skilled Trades of West Alabama beginning August 15th. This includes students in…
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Rex Hare Named Skilled Trades' New Director of Instruction

Rex Hare Named Skilled Trades' New Director of Instruction

 We are pleased to announce that Rex Hare has been named Skilled Trades’ new Director of Instruction. With an extensive…
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Skilled Trades 2nd Annual Celebration to Highlight Partnerships & Pathways

Skilled Trades 2nd Annual Celebration to Highlight Partnerships & Pathways

Presented by Alabama Power, “Partnerships & Pathways” will be the theme of the 2nd Annual Celebration for Skilled Trades on…
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Skilled Trades Hosts ABC Regional Conference

Skilled Trades Hosts ABC Regional Conference

Over 70 construction industry leaders recently attended a regional meeting of the Alabama – Associated Builders and Contractors at Skilled…
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Skilled Trades Can Provide Employers' Training Needs

Skilled Trades Can Provide Employers' Training Needs

Skilled Trades of West Alabama wants to serve your training needs as a construction industry employer. OSHA-10 – scissor lift…
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Skilled Trades' Employer Council Meeting Set for Monday, July 18th

Skilled Trades' Employer Council Meeting Set for Monday, July 18th

The next session of the employer council has been set for Monday, July 18th at the Skilled Trades Training Center…
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Next Jump Start Class Begins July 11th

Next Jump Start Class Begins July 11th

Applications are now being accepted for Jump Start classes beginning on July 11th. The award-winning program is designed to provide…
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Carpentry Added to Skilled Trades Program

Carpentry Added to Skilled Trades Program

A new carpentry “Jump Start” program has been recently added to the training agenda at Skilled Trades of West Alabama.…
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Skilled Trades Designated NATE Training Center

Skilled Trades Designated NATE Training Center

Skilled Trades of West Alabama has been designated as an official NATE certified training center in Tuscaloosa and West Alabama.…
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