Bullhead City – Mojave Community College The next carpentry class at the Bullhead City campus is scheduled to begin on June 12th. These classes provide Tri-State residents the opportunity to learn skills that will help them enter the homebuilding industry.
There are still spaces available for the two Carpentry Orientation Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 30th at the Bullhead City Campus in Room 506.
Industry leaders have informed the university that qualified carpenters are needed in the local workforce. Through the development of new partnerships with state and local agencies, nonprofits, and city and county governments, MCC will provide skilled carpenters to the region and broader efforts to alleviate the shortage of affordable housing. We’ve created an introductory carpentry course to help you. county.
The university’s CTE department and corporate training office have partnered with ARIZONA@WORK and other workforce partners to deliver NCCER-approved curricula of the fundamental skills needed to work in the construction industry.
An introduction to the carpentry class addresses the basics of construction site safety, proper use of hand and power tools, framing, flooring, roofing, and drywall.
Carpentry instructor Dan Underwood has nearly 50 years of experience in the construction industry.
“Our goal is for students who successfully complete this program to become qualified apprentices with artisan-level skills,” says Underwood. “Students who graduate from this program are skilled, productive from day one on the job and are in high demand in the industry.”
As the Mojave County community became a destination, obtaining affordable housing became a challenge. In 2020, median household income for Mojave County households was $47,686, and median home prices soared to over $240,000 across the county. The presence of affordable single-family homes and multi-family homes in the county further complicates this challenge, creating a need for more affordable housing options.
Those attending the orientation meeting will also have the opportunity to see if they are eligible to take a partial or complete woodworking course through ARIZONA@WORK.
what: Introduction
why: Learn about carpentry class introductions, tuition assistance, how to sign up, and meet instructor Dan Underwood
when: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Ten:
Tuesday, May 30th
10 am
