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Industry Academies

Designed in collaboration with employers and industry partners, PCPHL Industry Academies are advanced training tracks that combine on-the-job and classroom-training that aim to transition graduates to career-track employment. Ideal applicants are graduates of the PCPHL foundations program and external applicants who have 6 months to 1 year of prior industry experience, or who have equivalent workforce development, trade, or vocational training.

Industry Academies

Designed in collaboration with employers and industry partners, PCPHL Industry Academies are advanced training tracks that combine on-the-job and classroom-training that aim to transition graduates to career-track employment. Ideal applicants are graduates of the PCPHL foundations program and external applicants who have 6 months to 1 year of prior industry experience, or who have equivalent workforce development, trade, or vocational training.

Water Infrastructure

Designed to prepare participants for success in entry-level career-track opportunities in infrastructure, including inspection, maintenance, design, surveying, and utility plan review.
READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1

Submit Application

2

Complete Interview

3

Complete assessment on math, reading, and logical reasoning

4

Attend intake session to complete clearances/ paperwork and submit vital documents

5

Successfully Complete Orientation

Urban Forestry

Designed to prepare participants for success in the tree care industry. Graduates are prepared for entry-level career-track opportunities in arboriculture, horticulture, environmental stewardship, and utility line clearance.
READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1

Submit Application

2

Complete Interview

3

Attend intake session to complete clearances/ paperwork and submit vital documents

4

Successfully Complete Orientation

Skilled Trades Academy

The Skilled Trades Academy is designed to prepare participants for success in electrical, HVAC, energy installation and connected trades. Training includes construction site safety, energy systems and design, service panels, installation techniques, electrical wiring, and HVAC systems. Graduates are prepared for entry-level career-track opportunities in energy panel installation, sales, inspection, HVAC, electrical, electronics, and general construction trades.
READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1

Submit Application

2

Attend Information Session

3

Complete Aptitude Test

4

Attend Interview

5

Complete Background Check

Youth Development

The Youth Development Academy is designed to prepare participants for success in human service careers. Graduates are prepared for entry-level career-track opportunities in the non-profit sector.
READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1

Submit Application and Resume

2

Complete Interview

3

Attend intake session to complete clearances/ paperwork and submit vital documents

4

Successfully Complete Orientation

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