Quinebaug Valley Community College has just introduced it's new Construction Technology Associate degree and certificate degree program! Sign up now! Or call (860) 412-7200 for more information.

The Connecticut Institute of Professional Builders and Remodelers, Inc. (CIPBR) is one of ten pilot projects nationwide selected by the Home Builders Institute, the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders, to increase recruitment into residential construction trades. This project was funded by a grant awarded under The President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

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Getting Started is EASY!

1. Complete the Application for admission and submit it with the $20.00 application fee.
2. Submit proof of high school completion or GED completion (diploma or transcript). Transcript is recommended.
3. Submit immunization records for measles and rubella if you were born after 1956 (waived for graduates of CT high schools in 1999 or later or if a first time non-degree student enrolled for less than 12 credits).
4. In-state tuition is $104.00 per credit hour plus fees. Tuition and fees subject to change. Certificate Program: 24 credits. Degree: 66 credits.
5. Federal and State financial aid programs available in addition to grants provided by the QVCC Foundation, Inc. (grants, loans, campus jobs). To file for financial aid online, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov
6. Call 860.412.7200 to start building your career!

Why a Career in Construction?

Nationally New Homes and Remodeling Still in High Demand with Household growth expected to increase from 12.6 million in 1995-2005 to 14.6 million in 2005-2015:

• Minorities and especially Hispanics population growth
• Baby boomers move into peak vacation-home buying years
• Aging housing stock will boost demand for new replacement homes
• Spending on remodeling expected to grow by 3.7% through 2015

Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Report 6/11/2007 National Association of Home Builders

In Connecticut Demand for skilled workers is increasing Projected increases in CT from 2000 to 2010

• Construction Managers 12.2%
• Carpentry 10.3%
• Electricians 16.9%
• Plumbers 7.3%

The Construction of 1,000 single-family homes generates. . .

• 2,448 jobs in construction and construction-related industries
• Approximately $79.4 million in wages
• More than $42.5 million in federal, state and local tax revenues and fees

Choose the Entry Level That’s Right for You! Be prepared!

• Level One * On-the-job-training
• Level Two * Apprenticeship Training
• Level Three * 2-year Community College/Technical School
• Level Four * 4-year College/University

Opportunities and Rewards are waiting for you!
Carpenters in Connecticut

• Average entry level income $31,411 ($15.10 /Hr)
• Average wage $42,994 ($20.67/Hr)
• Average top wage $61,495 (29.56/Hr)

Electricians in Connecticut

• Average entry level income $32,326 ($15.54/Hr)
• Average wage $46,675 ($22.43/Hr)
• Average top wage $67,071 ($32.24/Hr)

Plumbers in Connecticut

• Average entry level income $33,970 ($16.33/Hr)
• Average wage $46,363 ($22.28/Hr)
• Average top wage $72,904 ($35.05/Hr)

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