Career Education Consumer Report


Program Description for Introduction to Construction	View Basket

Provider

Grand Rapids Community College

Date of last update

6/11/2009

Description

This program will focus on the fundamental skills needed for entry into the construction industry. This will include blueprint reading, measuring, math, safety, wall layout, roofing, drywall, basic electrical, basic plumbing, finish carpentry, and cabinet making. Resident tuition is $4,450.00. Non-resident tuition is $4,875.00.

Contact Name

John Doane

Contact Phone Number

(616) 234-3800

Contact URL

www.grcc.edu/jobtraining

Course Length

18 Weeks

Admission Requirements

Basic Math Assessment

Credential Earned

Certificate

Other Credential Description

None

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, MRS, Insurance, TAA, Self

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

30 Days

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$4,450

Additional Costs

Internship/Externship Required

New Program

Completion Rate

78.6%

Number of Graduates in the last year

Employment Rate

63.6%

Follow-up information is available for 22 out of 22 graduates:

Number Employed:	14
Number in Related Training:	0
Number in the Military:	0
Number Self-Employed:	0
Number not in any of these categories:	8

This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.

Training-Related Placement Rate

54.5%

There are several ways to measure both placement success and the degree to which this is training-related. Please call the school for further details.

Average Starting Wage

$11.00

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Program Description for Introduction to Construction