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Construction & Building Skills
Activate your construction career in as little as 7 months!
Learn more about Apex's 900-hour Construction & Building Skills program at our Long Island City campus by completing the form below.
Construction & Building Skills
Gain the skills you need to build your construction career
Apex's Technical School's 900-hour Construction & Building Skills program in Long Island City, Queens gives you hands-on training in carpentry, electrical plumbing, kitchen and bath remodeling and more using industry tools and equipment. With hands-on training, small class sizes and flexible class options, you can build the skills and confidence to advance your construction career.
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Top Choice for Construction & Building in New York City
Flexible for your schedule
choose from a range of daytime classes to fit your schedule
Hands-on training
with practical experience using industry tools and equipment
Career-focused curriculum
covering carpentry, electrical, plumbing and remodeling
Personalized instruction
with hands-on guidance in a focused learning environment
Financial aid available
for qualifying students, including federal grants and loans
WHAT TO EXPECT
Hands-On Construction Training in the Heart of Queens
Carpentry segment 1
Learn safe carpentry practices and essential tools while gaining a foundational understanding of the construction trade.
Carpentry segment 2
Master framing techniques for walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, and roofs while working with professional construction equipment.
Electrical segment
Get hands-on training in electrical basics, including the National Electric Code, testing equipment, blueprints, and safe tool usage.
Plumbing segment
Explore the plumbing trade, focusing on safety, construction math, hand and power tools, plumbing history, and blueprint reading.
Kitchen and bath remodel segment 1
Build skills in residential wiring, insulation, and wall finishes, while working with electrical boxes, fittings, fixtures, faucets, and valves.
Kitchen and bath remodel segment 2
Discover energy-efficient lighting solutions and learn how to select and install various light fixtures for kitchen and bath remodeling.
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Skills to Take You in Any Direction
Graduates of the Construction & Building Training program are prepared for entry-level opportunities in:
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Centrally Located in New York City
Conveniently located in Queens with access to the subway and LIRR- Apex Technical School is Nationally accredited by ACCSC and licensed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- Accessible from all five boroughs by subway, bus and train
- Close to major employers and job opportunities
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